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Preventing the Spread of Crab-Eating Macaques in the Republic of Palau
Grantee Name: 
Palau Conservation Society
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,775
DATES
Feb 2009
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Jul 2009
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,775
DATES
Feb 2009
-
Jul 2009

Control the introduction of the invasive crab-eating macaques (Macaca fascicularis) moving to the upland forests of Babeldaob Island, identified as a priority site in the CEPF investment strategy. A nationwide macaque census will be conducted to determine the number and location of this species for appropriate planned mechanisms to put in place. Activities also include public awareness programs about the negative environmental and health impacts of the macaques.

Strategic Direction: 1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas