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Leading the Recovery of Two of Samoa’s Most Threatened Bird Species, the Tooth-Billed Pigeon (manumea) and the Mao (ma’oma’o), through Ecological Research to Identify Current Threats

Grantee Name: David Butler Associates Ltd

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Samoa
Amount
$172,100
Dates
Sep 2009 – Dec 2012
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Species Conservation

Implement the recovery plans for two Endangered flagship Samoan bird species, the tooth?billed pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris) and the ma'oma'o (Gymnomyza samoensis). Identify current threats through ecological research and engage the local communities to participate in the development of village management regimes for the conservation of these endemic bird species.

Strategic Direction :

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

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