Seeds

Conservation of Keteleeria Davidiana (Bertr.) Beissen (Pinaceae) in Vietnam

To study and Conserve one of the most threatened gymnosperm species in Vietnam Keteleeria davidiana (Bertr.) Beissen.

Diversity and Conservation of Macro-Fungi in the Mount Cameroon Region

The project is aimed at carrying out extensive diversity, socio-economic surveys and conservation education of macrofungi in the Mount Cameroon Region.

Population Dynamics and Conservation Status of Some Key Multipurpose Woody Plants Species in the Sub-Sahelian Area of Burkina Faso

The aim of this project is to assess the conservation status and the distribution of key woody species of socio-economic importance for the livelihoods of the people of the Sub-Sahel of Burkina Faso. The results will serve as baseline for a sustainable use and conservation of identified threatened and endangered species.

Impact of Hunting on Seed Dispersal and Recruitment in Tropical Forests of North-East India

The aim of this project is to look at impacts of hunting on 1) hornbill and pigeon abundances, 2) visitation and fruit removal rates of select large-seeded fruit plants by hornbills and pigeons, 3) the spatial patterns of seed dispersal and 4) seedling, sapling and juvenile abundance of large-seeded tree species.

Promoting the Conservation of Critically Endangered Nepenthes Clipeata in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

The proposed project is aimed to promote the conservation of N. clipeata in West Kalimantan.

A Pilot Exercise of Biodiversity Mapping in Cape Town’s Illicitly Harvested Habitats for Future Conservation Reference

The project aims to pilot development of GPS reference habitat management tools detailing locally illicitly harvested species in order to enhance conservation efforts.

Effects of Habitat Degradation on the Monito del Monte (Dromiciops Gliroides) and its Consequences on the Seed Dispersal Interaction with an Endemic Mistletoe

There are three aims for this project (1) estimate D. gliroides abundances in degraded and non-degraded habitats. (2) Evaluate the effects of habitat degradation on frugivory. And (3) compare natural selection gradients on the mistletoe related to the fruit removal by D. gliroides.

The Vascular Epiphytes of Guamuhaya Mountains Massif, Central Cuba – Management Strategies for its Conservation in Natural and Agro-Ecosystems

The project proposal is to trace the management strategies for the long lasting conservation of vascular epiphytes present in Guamuhaya range.

Changing the Face of Farmer-Wildlife Conflicts: The Economic Potential of Bat-Discarded Coffee Beans in South-Western Sumatra, Indonesia

This project aims to reduce farmer-wildlife conflicts by development of a new value-added coffee product, bat-discarded coffee beans, in coffee agricultural area of south-western Sumatra.

Establishing a Red List of Fungi and Important Fungal Areas in Fyr of Macedonia

The project aims are compiling an official Red List of Fungi of Macedonia in compliance with IUCN criteria, and defining Important Fungus Areas in Macedonia.