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Monitoring and Conservation of Endemic and Endangered Trout in National Park Pelister and Prespa Region, North Macedonia

Grantee Name: Balkan Foundation for Sustainable Development

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
North Macedonia
Amount
$18,539
Dates
Jun 2020 – Jun 2022
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Freshwater, Hydropower, Monitoring and evaluation, Networks, Protected Areas, Research, Species Conservation
Conduct a study on distribution, population size and conservation status of the Prespa trout in three rivers, Brajchinska, Kranska and Leva. Build upon and updating the data from studies conducted before the construction of hydropower plants. Develop a Conservation Action Plan and transboundary collaboration with stakeholders in the Greek part of Prespa. Public awareness and capacity development activities for establishing a long-term monitoring program for the trout.
Strategic Direction : 2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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