A National Strategy for Sustainable Wildlife Use in the Commonwealth of Dominica
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £99,761
WHERE Dominica
Summary
To reduce direct threats of over-exploitation facing the wildlife of Dominica, through the participatory development of a National Strategy for Sustainable Wildlife Use, and building of the in-country capacity for its long-term implementation, in partnership with the Government and communities of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Collection of novel biological and social data will provide a sound basis to future decision-making, and the work aims to draw on and develop models of best practice for the region.
1.Improved baseline information on resource species use.
2. Improved understanding of the biology and status of key species
3. Conservation strategies developed for key species
4. Capacity built within FWD and other agencies
5. Improved public awareness
6. National strategy for sustainable wildlife use developed.
