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Developing Model Species Recovery Plans in Tonga
Grantee Name: 
Tonga Community Development Trust
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$48,500
DATES
Jul 2009
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Dec 2010
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$48,500
DATES
Jul 2009
-
Dec 2010

Develop and implement a Community Species Recovery Plan for the Niuafo’ou megapode or Malau (Megapodius pritchardii), a Critically Endangered bird and priority species for CEPF support. The success of this recovery plan will demonstrate lessons learned for replication of such a plan for other threatened species in the country.

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