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The Darwin Course in Plant Conservation Techniques for East Africa
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE
£169,560
WHERE
Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya
Summary
To strengthen plant conservation in East Africa through focused training programmes and encouragement of networking of in-country professionals.
Status
Completed
Reference
51-12
Round
4
Start
01/05/1996
End
31/03/1999
Project Leader
Mr Mike Maunder
Lead Organisation
RBG Kew - Jodrell
Website
http://www.kew.org
Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa
Countries
Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya
Project Outputs
42 plant conservation professionals trained representing 21 African Institutions; 69 participants in total on 3 Darwin Specialist Workshops (Seed Conservation, Botanic Garden Conservation Role, Biodiversity Restoration); workshop manuals, articles; posters.
Project News
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