Conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Pacaya / Pronaturaleza
The project consists of, in the first instance, gathering information about existing pressure exerted on aquatic species, and the planning of protective actions to be implemented, jointly with the local people. Then a plan for monitoring certain selected species will be implemented with all of the partners involved in the process. Lastly, action will be proposed to strengthen the capacities of the reserve authorities in order to improve control and surveillance.
Furthermore, throughout the duration of the programme, awareness raising operations will be conducted for the benefit of the local population and the authorities.
You will find more information on the conservation of the sideneck river turtles in the specification sheet proposed by Pronaturaleza.
Last update: 15/06/2007
- Country
- Peru
- Partner organisation
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Pronaturaleza
http://www.pronaturaleza.org
- Target population
- 720 people + surrounding fauna and flora
- Total budget
- 571,980 euros
- Grant awarded
- 200,000 euros
- Main results
- A document compiling information on the 8 species was created.
The plan of follow-up was readjusted.
Meetings with the management groups took place to evaluate the work carried out in 2005-2006, to decide possible creation of new groups and to work out a plan of methodology for the control of the illegal activities.
A cartographic system of the Basin Yanayacu Pucate was set up.
A methodology is proposed to follow the populations of Paiches, Arahuanas and Sideneck River Turtles.
Several awarness actions were carried out in the schools.