Conservation of Quercus Aegilops Bioss Mother Trees Project
Conservation of Quercus Aegilops Bioss Mother Trees Project
The project worked to protect and propagat Quercus Aegilops Bioss trees, an indigenous species of threatened quercus trees in Jordan by protecting mother trees and raising public awareness of their importance for preserving the genetic resources of indigenous species, as well as their economic benefits.
Local community in the project site were involved in project activities, with some job opportunities provided. The project conducted public awareness activities including visits to the site by other NGOs and interested groups raising awareness of gthe importnace of conservation.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Jordanian Society for Desertification Control a& Badia Dev.
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 17,435.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 5,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 35,000.00
Project Number:
GEF-JOR-98-G52-03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Local community in the project site are being involved in activities with some job opportunities provided.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Project conducts public awareness activities including visits to site by other NGOs and interested gorups raising awareness of importance of conservation.
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SGP Country office contact

Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:

Address

UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183