Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Understanding and Inspiring Conservation of Saola and Other Endemic Species in Lao PDR

Grantee Name: King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount: $17,418
Dates: Mar 2014 – Jan 2015
Keywords: Awareness, Community-based conservation, Research, Species Conservation

Work to conserve saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) and other endangered species in the Phou Sithon Endangered Species Conservation Area of Bolikhamxay Province in Lao PDR through focused camera trapping, on-going engagement with local communities, building local capacity to implement future conservation work, and collaboration with related conservation initiatives being implemented at the site.

Strategic Direction : 1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by mitigating major threats