Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

People swimming in emerald green water, series of waterfalls in the background. — Krka River.

© Borut Rubinič

Locating the Wild Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera L. Subsp. sylvestris) Along the River Banks of Krka (Croatia)

Grantee Name: Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Croatia
Amount: $2,700
Dates: Apr 2013 – Jun 2013
Keywords: Conservation planning, Species Conservation

Explore potential sites within and around the Krka River National Park Key Biodiversity Area in order to locate natural populations of the wild grapevine (Vitis vinifera sylvestris). Locate and describe every population, sub-population and individual plant, and produce a distribution map with detailed descriptions of the related habitats and their threats. Produce a scientific report with recommendations for conservation and future management of the species.

Strategic Direction :

3 Improve the conservation and protection status of 44 priority key biodiversity areas

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Locating the Wild Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera L. Subsp. sylvestris) Along the River Banks of Krka (Croatia)

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