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Man outside, pointing at something out of view.
Nizar Hani, director of Al-Shouf Reserve.
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Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Promoting Community Management of Shouf Biosphere Reserve
Grantee Name: 
Al-Shouf Cedar Society
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$160,300
DATES
Jul 2013
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Mar 2015
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$160,300
DATES
Jul 2013
-
Mar 2015

Increase awareness of the importance of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve Protected Area and develop financial mechanisms, including handicraft production, to contribute to the economy of the surrounding area. Undertake an assessment of the ecosystem services, especially water, and their economic value to the surrounding populations and local and national decision makers.

Strategic Direction: 3 Improve the conservation and protection status of 44 priority key biodiversity areas