Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Sign for "Reserva Natural Rolinha-Do-Planalto with image of blue-eyed ground-dove and list of funders, including CEPF, at the bottom. — © Marco Aurélio Galvão da Silva

Saving the Blue-Eyed Ground-Dove and its Unique Cerrado Habitat

Grantee Name: Associação para a Conservação das Aves do Brasil

Hotspot: Cerrado
Location: Brazil
Amount: $122,133
Dates: Sep 2017 – Mar 2020
Keywords: Awareness, Private reserves, Protected Areas, Research, Species Conservation, Tourism

Ensure the long-term conservation of the blue-eyed ground-dove and its unique Cerrado habitat. Carry out research on the species and its habitat use. Raise awareness to gain local community engagement. Promote ecological tourism. Support the creation of protected areas for the species.

Strategic Direction : 4 Support the protection of threatened species in the hotspot