Terrestrial invertebrate biodiversity in Galapagos: training and collection rehabilitation
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £159,765
WHERE Ecuador
Summary
To provide training in sampling and identification of the invertebrate groups to provide baseline data for a) a self-sustaining monitoring programme and b) identifying future conservation actions.
Establish WWW based newsletter.
Train Galapagos personnel, and Ecuadorian undergraduates.
Fit out museum for invertebrate collection.
Establish invertebrate reference collection protocol.
Produce training manuals and training products for surveying and collection management.
Prevent action plans for invertebrate activities to CDRS and PNG.
Attend conferences to present results.
Submit 2 papers to journals.
MSc student in insect systematics/conservation.
Hold final workshop.
Documents:
Download: ECP - ECP Galapagos - final - 08/10/2009
Download: Final Report - 09-010 FR revised - 07/04/2008
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