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Capacity Building to Secure Endemic Samoan Swallowtail Butterfly as a Model for Valuing and Conserving Butterflies Distinctive in the Polynesia–Micronesia Hotspot
Grantee Name: 
New Zealand Butterfly Enterprises Ltd.
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$18,505
DATES
Feb 2009
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Jan 2010
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$18,505
DATES
Feb 2009
-
Jan 2010

Conduct an investigation into the existence of the endemic Samoan swallowtail butterfly (Papilio godeffroyi) to determine its conservation status. Activities include capacity building for community awareness, habitat study, and monitoring.

Strategic Direction: 3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species