Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Field work at Nam Et Pou Louey National park — Fieldwork team leader demonstrating how to collect different parts of plants during field work at Nam Et Pou Louey National Park.

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Strengthening Capacity and Building Partnerships for Plant Conservation in Laos

Grantee Name: Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount: $17,919
Dates: Oct 2022 – Jul 2024
Keywords: Capacity building, Ex situ conservation, Research

Increase conservation capacity in Laos by building up horticultural and botanical capacity at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden through a developing partnership with Association Anoulak. This project aims to improve nursery conditions and develop staff in areas of database management and habitat surveying. Seeds and seedlings of vulnerable and endangered plant species will be collected and propagated for conservation and re-introduction programs.

Strategic Direction : 8 Strengthen the capacity of civil society to work on biodiversity, communities and livelihoods at regional, national, local and grassroots levels

Strengthening Capacity and Building Partnerships for Plant Conservation in Laos

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