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Conservation Biology of the Black Harrier in South Africa
Grantee Name: 
University of Cape Town, Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
HOTSPOT
Cape Floristic Region
LOCATION
South Africa
AMOUNT
US$49,220
DATES
Jan 2003
-
Dec 2005
KEYWORDS
Species Conservation
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Cape Floristic Region
LOCATION
South Africa
AMOUNT
US$49,220
DATES
Jan 2003
-
Dec 2005
KEYWORDS
Species Conservation

Investigate the breeding biology and resource requirements of the black harrier, with a view to improving management strategies to meet its conservation needs. Changes in the distribution of breeding pairs of harriers could be an indicator of habitat degradation. The project will involve landowners and include post-graduate students.

Strategic Direction: 1 Support civil society involvement in the establishment of protected areas and management plans in biodiversity corridors

Project Resources:
Final Project Report
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Newsletter, 2004
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