Feasibility study for green iguana (Iguana iguana) farming at Champerico, Retalhuleu.
OBJECTIVES:
To provide basic information for the design and operations of a green iguana farm, to establish a sustainable farming facility following technically and economically oriented practices.
This study was approved by the NSC to facilitate an appropriate management of the green iguana, a reptile specie that is under great hunting pressure but accepts captive breeding and is susceptible of a productive management.
The study will allow the proposing organization have the information needed to fulfill legal requirements for this activity.
To provide basic information for the design and operations of a green iguana farm, to establish a sustainable farming facility following technically and economically oriented practices.
This study was approved by the NSC to facilitate an appropriate management of the green iguana, a reptile specie that is under great hunting pressure but accepts captive breeding and is susceptible of a productive management.
The study will allow the proposing organization have the information needed to fulfill legal requirements for this activity.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Coop. Agropecuaria y de Servicios Varios
Country:
Guatemala
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 2,520.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 3,023.26
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,627.91
Project Number:
PPS-09-98
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Outstanding. Allowed the ellaboration of a feasibility study for the captive breeding program of green iguanas (Iguana iguana) with the participation of 25 associates. The study confirm the technical and economical feasibility of an intensive breeding method for this species, the organization continue with the project on their own.
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