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“EMPOWERMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF GOLESTAN PROVINCE TOWARDS CONSERVATION OF THE ENDANGERED PERSIAN LEOPARD IN THE GOLESTAN NATIONAL PARK AND ITS VICINITY” (IRA/SGP/OP4/RAF/08/09(100))


Country: IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Grantee: Leopard Conservation Society - LCS (Non-government Organization)
Focal Area: Biodiversity
Op. Program:
Project Type: Full
Operational Phase:   OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
Dates: 10/2008 - 10/2010
Grant Amount: 25 000,00 USD
Project Status: Currently under execution
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Project Details & Results

Project Location: Golestan National(Lat/Long:36.869660;54.530640)

  • Develop a baseline report
  • Select target groups through participatory sessions
  • Empowerment and capacity building of target groups through series of workshops for conservation of their natural resources, with focus on conservation of Leopard in Golestan National Park
  • Meeting with provincial governmental authorities and reaching to a road map for better conservation plans and actions in the Golestan National Park and its associated habitats.
  • Gathering ecotourism data to develop a sustainable ecotourism plan through participation of local communities and government authorities
  • Studying Leopard in Golestan National Park and its ecological needs with in-kind co-funding of Golestan Department of Environment and additional funding from International organizations.
  • Technical support by a group of International consultants ( through in-kind co-funding)
  • Publish newsletter, booklet on projects lessons learned, film and advocacy materials such as brochures, posters and short clips
  • A booklet on Golestan and Golestan National Park
  • A booklet on Leopard and its situation in Golestan province and other parts of Iran.

    for more information please visit www.persianleopardcs.org

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