Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Two researchers outside, bending down to look at plant. — Researching endemic plants in Budoske Bare, Niksic, Montenegro.

© Jovo Radulovic

Plant Diversity within the Wet and Aquatic Habitats of Nikšić Polje Basin, Montenegro

Grantee Name: Župa u Srcu

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Montenegro
Amount: $25,609
Dates: May 2020 – Feb 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Conservation planning, Education, Monitoring and evaluation, Research

Explore florist diversity and design a database of plant species in wet and aquatic ecosystems. Analyze threats to plant diversity and identifying potential Natura 2000 habitats. Enrich the herbarium collection of the Natural History Museum of Montenegro and Faculty of Natural Science in Podgorica. Carry out practical training for young researchers, biology students and locals in finding and conserving rare endemic species.

Strategic Direction : 4 Strengthen the engagement of civil society to support the conservation of plants that are critically endangered or have highly restricted ranges