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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.

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