A Multidisciplinary Approach for Conservation of Coastal Forest Habitat and Komodo Dragons on Flores

Improve the management of the small population of Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) found on the Indonesian island of Flores, a Key Biodiversity Area. This small population to the east of the island of Komodo is not well understood and is vulnerable due to human-wildlife conflict. The project will study the population, work with local communities to alleviate conflict and build the capacity of the natural resources management authority.