Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Green landscape with small mountain. — Near Tallasemtane National Park, Morocco.

© Conservation International/photo by Pierre Carret

Preserving Endangered Plant Species in the National Park of Talassemtane, Morocco

Grantee Name: Nature Solutions

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Morocco
Amount: $127,896
Dates: Feb 2019 – Aug 2021
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Species Conservation

Integrate plant conservation in the management of Talassemtane National Park. Nature Solutions will assess the flora of the area, initiate a monitoring system, and work with inhabitants and park authorities to improve practices (including agriculture, grazing etc.) to preserve the most endangered plants of the area.

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