Revival of endangered plant species in Kuhsalan and Shahu through traditional local knowledge and participatory conservation approach and sustaiable livelihoods of Hooraman villages
Hooramanat region of Kurdistan is the habitat for over 30 endemic species of plants that are globally important. This project aims to focus on Kuhsalan Protected Area and help revive the endangered flora using indigenous knowledge and participatory approach. The project will plant 50000 saplings of Eastern redbud (Arghavan tree) and build a CCA (4ha) to protect the Mountain Celery and Orchids. The project will also enhance biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Local Communitiies of Balbor, Celine, Jivar, Novin and Abbas-abad Villages in collaboration with Gehlay Hooraman Environmental NGO
Country:
Iran
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,000.00
Project Number:
IRA/CCA-GSI/2019/21 (243)
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Asiyeh Rezaei
Phone:
+989356427890 (mobile),
+982122867892 (SGP Office)
Fax:
(98-21) 2286 9547
Email:
Address
GEF SGP Office
C/O UNDP Iran, No.8, Shahrzad Blvd., Darrous, Pasdaran, Tehran Zip code: 1948773911, Iran
Country Website
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