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Implementing a Recovery Plan for the Critically Endangered Pygmy Hog in Assam

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£190,000
WHERE ICON
WHERE
India

Summary

To build local capacity in Assam to have the capacity and information systems for: 1) pygmy hog conservation; and 2) meet overall CBD objectives for the area
 
Status Completed
Reference 15-017
Round 14
Start 01/04/2006
End 31/03/2010

Project Leader


Project Partners
IUCN-SSC Pigs, Peccaries and Hippos Specialist Group, Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme Research and Breeding Centre, Gov of India


Regions
South Asia

Biomes
SAVANNA

Threats To Biodiversity
LAND USE CHANGE

Broad Approches
SUSTAINABLE USE, EX SITU, IN SITU, SPECIES CONSERVATION

Specific Tools
MONITORING, PARTICIPATORY, CEPA, TRAINING, RESEARCH TRAINING

Countries
India

Project Outputs
a) Comprehensive system for monitoring of pygmy hog populations, other associated grassland species and their habitats in MTR established. b) New pygmy hog populations established in SRWS/NNP. c) Trained and accredited instructors for pygmy hog and other grassland species conservation, continuing training of field patrol and monitoring staff. d) Community education programme. e) Publications and publicity.


Documents:
Download: Article - 15-017 AR2 App 11 - poster - 22/12/2008

Download: Press Release - 15-017 AR2 Pygmy hog release_2 - 22/12/2008

Download: Press Release - 15-017 AR2 Pygmy hog release_1 - 22/12/2008

Download: Database - 15-017 AR1 Ann3-3 India Assam Database display - 18/02/2008

Download: Final Report - 15-017 FR - 31/08/2011

Download: Annual Report - 15-017 AR3 - 16/11/2009

Download: Half Year Report - 15-017 HY3 - 07/10/2009

Download: Annual Report - 15-017 AR2 - 22/12/2008

Download: Half Year Report - 15-017 HY2 - 18/02/2008

Download: Annual Report - 15-017 AR1 edited - 18/02/2008

Download: Half Year Report - 15-017 HY1 - 18/02/2008

Download: Application Form - 15-017 St2 edited - 18/02/2008

Download: Half Year Report - 15-017 HY4 - 16/09/2010