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Conservation of Endangered Plants and their Associated Fungi in Kenya

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£147,114
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Kenya

Summary

To assess the conservation status of fungi associated with a range of rare and endangered plants in Kenya, leading to the development of species action plans for the protection of both fungi and plants.
 
Status Completed
Reference 60-54
Round 5
Start 01/06/1997
End 31/07/2000

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
Forest Department, Kenya, University of Nairobi, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)


Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries
Kenya

Project Outputs
6 training courses trained a total of 81 staff; training material; description of 22 new species and 2 new genera of fungi; manual on identification/recognition of fungal species; 8 publications; database of fungal species; reference collection of +1000 specimens; seminars; equipment donated (including 4 computers, microscope, cabinets, books, CD-ROM).; internet site


Documents:
Download: Final Report - 06-054 FR - 19/11/2010