Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Preserving and Expanding Hedgerows to Support Local Biodiversity in Sogman Region, Tunisia

Grantee Name: L'association tunisienne de l'exploration et des expeditions

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Tunisia
Amount: $84,140
Dates: Nov 2019 – Dec 2021
Keywords: Agriculture, Agroforestry, Climate adaptation, Livelihoods, Landscape Resilience

Promote the role of hedges in biodiversity conservation in northwestern Tunisia. Assess the biodiversity value of hedges and the ecosystem services they provide to local farmers. Demonstrate good practices for maintenance and creation of hedges at a pilot site, disseminate them to local farmers and promote the role of hedges with local authorities.

Strategic Direction : 3 Promote the maintenance of traditional land-use practices necessary for the conservation of Mediterranean biodiversity in priority corridors of high cultural and biodiversity value