Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Three people on top of rocky mountain. — Orjen Mountain.

© Borut Rubinič

Preservation of Endemic Plants on Orjen Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grantee Name: Udruženje za unapređenje životne sredine

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amount: $20,001
Dates: Mar 2019 – Nov 2019
Keywords: Awareness, Research, Species Conservation

Contribute to the formal protection of the biodiversity rich areas of Orjen and Bijela Gora in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project aims at increasing the knowledge on conservation needs of selected endemic plant species and ensure their long-term protection by raising community awareness on their importance. Assessment of the status, presence, distribution, population numbers and area of occupancy will be done for selected endemic plant 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

Preservation of Endemic Plants on Orjen Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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