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Group of 12 people standing in front of river, facing camera.
Bird and mammal survey by Wahplaw Wildlife Watch staff, three Village Conservation Groups and Karen Forest Department Staff in Thein Khyun and Nagwun Extension Reserved Forest.
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Development of Community-Based Models for Biodiversity Conservation in Tanintharyi
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WahPlaw Wildlife Watch
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy

Build the capacity of civil society actors in Tanintharyi Division and link them with each other and to regional and national government. Establish and strengthen village conservation groups to survey, monitor and protect threatened species and their habitats, while seeking recognition by both the Myanmar government and the Karen National Union for community-based conservation by indigenous Karen people.

Strategic Direction: 8 Strengthen the capacity of civil society to work on biodiversity, communities and livelihoods at regional, national, local and grassroots levels