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Rare Plants of Niue

Grantee Name: Arthur Whistler

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Niue
Amount
$19,929
Dates
Mar 2012 – Jan 2013
Keywords
Red List assessment, Species Conservation

Literature and herbarium specimens collected will determine the profiling of 90 species which are difficult to find, rare or endangered in Niue. The methodologies and categories used will be coordinated with the IUCN and other NGO and governmental conservation agencies so that the data can be used to revise the Red List of threatened and endangered plants.

Strategic Direction :

3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species

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