“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))
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Country:
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IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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Grantee:
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Leopard Conservation Society - LCS (Non-government Organization)
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Focal Area:
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Biodiversity
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Op. Program:
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Project Type:
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Full
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Operational Phase:
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Dates:
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10/2008 - 10/2010
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Grant Amount:
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25 000,00 USD
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Project Status:
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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
Project Photo Gallery
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Golestan Leopard Habitant
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Leopard in Golestan
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persian leopard, kiamaky PA, Camera trap picture by Persian Leopard Conservation Society, East Azerbaijan Wildlife and fisheries Conservation society and DOE East Azerbaijan
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persian leopard, kiamaky PA, Camera trap picture by Persian Leopard Conservation Society, East Azerbaijan Wildlife and fisheries Conservation society and DOE East Azerbaijan
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persian leopard, kiamaky PA, Camera trap picture by Persian Leopard Conservation Society, East Azerbaijan Wildlife and fisheries Conservation society and DOE East Azerbaijan
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