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Protection of River Tern and Black-Bellied Tern in Myanmar

Grantee Name: Wildlife Conservation Society

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Myanmar
Amount
$20,000
Dates
Dec 2019 – May 2021
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Species Conservation

Continue community nest protection activities for River Tern and Black-bellied Tern at three sites in the Ayeyarwady Basin of Myanmar, working closely with the Forest Department and local communities. Build community support for sandbar-nesting bird species through education and outreach activities. Explore and secure funding sources for a continuation of species conservation efforts, leading to a long-term program to restore populations of the two species.

Strategic Direction :

1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by mitigating major threats

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