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Woman bending down, clipping a white-and-purple iris out of a dozen or so.
Iris lortetii data collection in Nablus, Palestine.
© Rana Jamous
Engagement of Local Communities in the Conservation of the Threatened Ecosystem and Plant Species in the Nablus Region, Focusing on the Iris of Nablus, Palestine
Grantee Name: 
Biodiversity and Environment Research Centre
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
AMOUNT
US$25,709
DATES
Apr 2020
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Jun 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
AMOUNT
US$25,709
DATES
Apr 2020
-
Jun 2022

Conduct an assessment of the status of endemic plants, focusing on the Iris lortetii. Identify and map the locations of the species communities, raise awareness of the local communities on plant biodiversity and conservation. Build capacity of community teams to develop and improve their practical plant skills including in situ surveying and protection. Support the incorporation of plant conservation in the management of proposed protected area. Increase the numbers of Iris population in their natural locations using the Seed Ball technique

Strategic Direction: 4 Strengthen the engagement of civil society to support the conservation of plants that are critically endangered or have highly restricted ranges