Bird Protection and rising local communities awareness about the ecotouristic values of Divjaka-Karavasta complex.
Bird Protection and rising local communities awareness about the ecotouristic values of Divjaka-Karavasta complex.
The main aim of the project is conservation of the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), which is a globally threatened species. The project would occur at the Lagoon of Karavasta, which is a Ramsar site, and home to many rare and endangered species. The local community will be thoroughly involved in every step of the project. Strong awareness campaigns will be developed will particular attention on the education of school children.
Bird communities will be monitored throughout the year in order to evaluate their situation. Nesting sites of the Dalmatian Pelican would be guarded in order to protect the species and to improve their breeding success.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
'Albanian Society for Protection of Birds and Mammals' & DEA
Country:
Albania
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 16,670.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 9,600.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
ALB/98/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

SGP Country office contact

Mr. Arian Gace
Phone:
+355.4.2259109
Email:

Address

GEF/SGP Rr.Pjeter Bogdani,Pall.38/1,Kati 4,Ap.15
Tirana, Europe and the CIS, 1019

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