Building biodiversity research capacity to protect PNG rainforest from logging
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £246,488
WHERE Papua New Guinea
Summary
• Establish a model rainforest conservation area (CA) with management structure and conservation plan in place
• Develop facilities and expertise of the landowners and PNG professionals to host biological research in the CA, thus raising funds for conservation
• Establish an internationally competitive PNG research team that will be the centre of excellence in biodiversity research and training in PNG.
• Gather key data on biodiversity response to rainforest disturbance to guide conservation policy
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