UHÖ TEDE'WA
Study and evaluation of white-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari) for definition of the current situation and whether hunting of this species is sustainable.
The project aims at uniting traditional Xavante knowledge with scientific management techniques. Capacity-building for indigenous community members is planned in capture, handling and monitoring of peccaries, as well as dissemination of results.
The project aims at uniting traditional Xavante knowledge with scientific management techniques. Capacity-building for indigenous community members is planned in capture, handling and monitoring of peccaries, as well as dissemination of results.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Associação dos Povos do Roncador
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 56,173.00
Project Number:
BRA/OP4/Y1/07/15
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
After studying the peccary population, measures for management and use of fire will be suggested to make hunting sustainable.
Capacity - Building Component
Community members will receive capacity-building in peccary management techniques.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
Email:
Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
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