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“Community-based Restoration and Management of the Mangroves of Woburn Bay MPA”. Implemented by GRENADA FUND FOR CONSERVATION Inc., in partnership with Woburn Woodlands Development Organization.
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GRENADA FUND FOR CONSERVATION Date established: July 2007 Organizational Type: NGO Membership: 7 Mission: To inspire and contribute to the conservation of Grenada’s natural resources while enabling local communities to benefit from conservation initiatives through education, advocacy and the creation of jobs.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT Project Title: Community-based Restoration and Management of the Mangroves of Woburn Bay MPA Total Budget: US$106,785.00 GEF-SGP: US $45,585 TNC-USAID Co-Financing: US $54,500 Community/Government In-Kind: US $4.900
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Project Background 2006 Mangrove Assessment, surveyed 38 mangrove ecosystems throughout Grenada and Carriacou.
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Woburn Bay 2006 & 2009
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PROJECT GOAL To engage local community groups and government in the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, in a community lead mangrove restoration initiative.
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES Establishment of a research and monitoring system; Increasing community awareness to the significance of the mangrove; Implementation of a restoration and stewardship programme; and Replanting the denuded areas.
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PROJECT ACTIVITIES Ecological assessment of the restoration site. Outreach and community support campaign. Implementation of restoration, monitoring and stewardship.
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES Local appreciation and stewardship of mangrove ecosystem increased and improved. Livelihood opportunities developed and creating employment in the management and restoration of mangroves. A reforested and ecologically functional mangrove habitat at the project site.
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Pre Restoration Activities: Site Clean Up – October 12 th to 16 th, 2009.
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Pre Restoration Activities: Silt Fence Erection
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Project launch – October 17th, 2009.
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Pre Restoration Activities: Nekton Survey, October 2009.
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Pre Restoration Activities: Seedling Preparation Training, October 24 th, 2009.
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Pre Restoration Activities: Propagule Collection, December 2009.
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Restoration: January 2010
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Restoration: Salinity Testing
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