Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Nimpal Communities Protecting the Yap Flying Fox

Grantee Name: Kaday Community & Cultural Development Organization

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Micronesia, Federated States of
Amount: $14,943
Dates: May 2012 – Dec 2012
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Species Conservation

Expanding the management targets of the community conservation areas to include the Yap flying fox (Pteropus mariannus yapensis) as a management target – a keystone species essential to the long-term survival of forests due to pollination and other ecological services provided by the 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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Nimpal Communities Protecting the Yap Flying Fox

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