Strengthening conservation capacity for endangered Cycad species
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Capability & Capacity
VALUE £81,183
WHERE Nigeria
Summary
Cycads are the most “primitive” group of living gymnosperms and thus are among the most ancient of all higher plants surviving until today. Encephalartos barteri ssp allochrous found in Plateau State are endangered with extinction due to habitat loss and unsustainable trade. This project will enhance the knowledge and skills of local communities to conserve E. barteri ssp allochrous populations in situ and establish capacity to conserve seeds in community nurseries in Pankshin area, contributing to a sustainable management strategy.
