Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

A Model Release for Captive Bred Polynesian Tree Snails

Grantee Name: Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Ltd

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: French Polynesia
Amount: $65,666
Dates: Apr 2011 – Nov 2012
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Species Conservation

Conserve several species of endemic and highly threatened land snails in French Polynesia by controlling threats and establishing a sustainable management system for Tahiti island. In so doing, build the local capacity in the development of site protection and management techniques as well as raising awareness and support for conservation of threatened snails and ecosystems.

Strategic Direction :

2 Strengthen the conservation status and management of 60 key biodiversity areas