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Torricelli Mountain Range Biodiversity Conservation & Research Study to carry out feasibility studies into the existence of the Tenkile native tree kangaroo & develop its conservation strategies.

The proponent will conduct research to gather data on the tree kangaroo, catagorized by the national government Department for Environment and Conservation as an endangered species, to collate these data and develop management strategies as well as establish conservation areas to protect these endangere tree species.

The project includes trainings, identification of rangers, publication of materials for awareness and strategic mechanisms to facilitate the conservation and developent of these endangered tree species. The project will conduct research of the tree kangaroo for scientific as well as information for the national government Department for Environment and Conservation, NGOs, general public, students and the local community etc.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Tenkile Conservation Alliance

Country:

Papua new guinea

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

Phase 3

Grant Amount:

US$ 11,042.84

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

Project Number:

PNG/05/09

Start Date:

2/2006

End Date:

6/2007

Status:

Project Terminated Before Completion

Project Characteristics and Results

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

* Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) started its work in 2003-2004 and has trained Distance Sampling Officers and needs to train more. * 18 villages are already under the TCA and agreed to establish the Torricelli Mountain Range as a Conservation Area. * TCA staff and village members are expected to build capcacity and gain confidence to collect data, analysis data and understand or gain a better and greater perspective of what is happening to their unique and endemic mammal species.

Capacity - Building Component

* Trainings in research techniques and data analysis. * Conduct distance sampling under NGO project coordinator, Jim Thomas, instructions. * The training programs are designed to build the capacity of the local community to confidently conduct distance sampling so that the NGO will oversee the management and operations program of the project.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

All components of the project address conservation of the environment. The establishmnet of the conservation area will promote development such as eco tourism. TCA's approach to assist the local people to sustain their livelihood is in scientific research which would attract scientists to show interest in biology, ethnobotany, entromology etc. which would promote Torricelli Mountain Range as a research station. Locals will benefit financially from this.

Policy Impact

Increase the number of conservation areas registered under the government department for Environment and Conservation (DEC).

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

TCA project will conserve the endemic "Tenkile golden tree kangaroo". The local community and the surrounding communities being aware of this project and supporting it contribute to promoting the public awareness of the global environment.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

TCA will seek funding else where for a vehicle for the whole programme. TCA recieved K15, 000.00 (USD5226.48) from the Zoos Victoria, Australia in 2005. TCA has strong network with University of Melbourne and Zoos Victoria, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Programme to seek further assistance.

Notable Community Participation

The communities will be trained in research techniques, conduct research and assist in data analysis. The community will aslo be involved in meetings, discussions and mapping exercises and provide valuble input to establish the conservation area and management by the NGO.

Gender Focus

The women will be providing food to and from the project site and the distance sampling workers will pay for the food. The traditional culture prevents women in the community to participate ditrectly in the project implementation. The women will also be utilized in transporting research equipment to the project sites.

Project Results

The project anticipates to establish a conservation area at the project site and conduct research to take stock of the tree kangaroo population.

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