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Rapid Biodiversity Assessment of the Guadalcanal Watersheds
Grantee Name: 
The University of the South Pacific
HOTSPOT
East Melanesian Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$149,184
DATES
Apr 2014
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Jun 2016
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
East Melanesian Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$149,184
DATES
Apr 2014
-
Jun 2016

Improve knowledge of floral and faunal diversity in the Solomon Islands' Guadalcanal Watersheds Key Biodiversity Area through a multi-disciplinary scientific expedition. Use the results to inform conservation planning for the key biodiversity area, and develop an action strategy for conservation of the threatened species found there. Strengthen the capacity of local taxonomic expertise in the Solomon Islands and the Pacific Region in general.

Strategic Direction: 1 Empower local communities to protect and manage globally significant biodiversity at priority Key Biodiversity Areas under-served by current conservation efforts