Status and Dynamics of Trade of the Philippine forest turtle

Confirm the conservation status of the Philippine forest turtle (Heosemys leytensis) and assess threats posed by trade to existing populations in Palawan. The project will allow primary data on absolute numbers of wild populations and their composition will be collected and synthesized. It will also identify the trade routes, shipment, and trans-shipment points, traders, suppliers and numbers and origin of illegally traded Heosemys leytensis.