Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) — Eurasian griffon vulture (*Gyps fulvus*)

© O. Langrand

Traditional Pastoral Practices for the Conservation of Vultures in Jbel Moussa, Morocco

Grantee Name: Groupe de Recherche pour la Protection des Oiseaux au Maroc

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Morocco
Amount: $122,103
Dates: Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
Keywords: Habitat conservation and management, Land use planning, Livestock, Protected Areas, Restoration, Species Conservation

Support local sheep farmers in Jbel Moussa protected area improve their livelihood while adopting practices favorable to biodiversity, and in particular vultures. Initiate a participatory process to establish a sustainable grazing management plan, and support farmers by improving water sources, setting up rendering platforms and improving access to market through a certification scheme.

Strategic Direction : 3 Promote the maintenance of traditional land-use practices necessary for the conservation of Mediterranean biodiversity in priority corridors of high cultural and biodiversity value