Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Rehabilitation of the Sweimeh Eco-Park

Grantee Name: Sweimeh Association Charity

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Jordan
Amount: $19,450
Dates: Jul 2014 – Sep 2015
Keywords: Agriculture, Buffer zones, Community-based conservation, Restoration, Water management

Involve the community around Jordan's Sweimeh Eco-Park in a rehabilitation program to support the area's conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources; and build capacity in the use of modern agricultural techniques to rationalize water consumption with the sustainable growth of seedlings, free from any use of pesticides and fertilizers.

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