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The Namaqualand Uplands Cape Leopard Trust Conservancy Project: Using Leopards to Unite Farmers in Conservation
Grantee Name: 
Cape Leopard Trust
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$108,549
DATES
Jan 2008
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Jul 2009
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$108,549
DATES
Jan 2008
-
Jul 2009

Conduct mammal surveys and and targeted leopard surveys to generate information that will contribute to the formation of a leopard conservancy ensuring the conservation of leopards and their habitat within the Namaqualand Uplands. Use project data to support farmer efforts to minimize livestock depredation, increase yields, and increase tourism opportunities in the region.

Strategic Direction: 3 Retain and restore critical biodiversity in areas under greatest land-use pressure