Protecting Kosrae’s Upland Forest
Grantee Name: Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization
- Hotspot
- Polynesia-Micronesia
- Location
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Amount
- $66,531
- Dates
- Nov 2011 – Nov 2012
- Keywords
- Research, Water management, Invasive alien species
In conjunction with members of the local community, undertake an in-depth botanical survey of Kosrae's upland forest and map sites that support endemic or endangered plant species as well as locations of invasive plant species. This will result in improved understanding of the functions and benefits of the watershed and provide evidence to support the gazettment of Olum Watershed as a protected area, contributing to the Micronesia Challenge.
2 Strengthen the conservation status and management of 60 key biodiversity areas
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