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Planning the Paraguas - Munchique Conservation Corridor Birding Trail in Colombia - Phase I

Grantee Name: Asociación para el Estudio y Conservación de las Aves Acuáticas en Colombia

Hotspot
Tropical Andes
Location
Colombia
Amount
$74,746
Dates
Jun 2016 – Sep 2017
Keywords
Conservation planning, Livelihoods, Tourism
Lay the groundwork for the Paraguas–Munchique Western Colombia Birding Trail to serve as a major destination for birdwatchers. Help local communities derive economic benefits from biodiversity conservation. The project will fund field work, trail design, community outreach, the establishment of a multi-stakeholder alliance, marketing and fundraising.
Strategic Direction : 4 Promote and scale up opportunities to foster private sector approaches for biodiversity conservation to benefit priority KBAs in the seven corridors.

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