Seeds

Integrated weed management in Galapagos – combining methods to improve control of the invasive Rubus niveus and Leucaena Leucocephala

This project aims to establish alternative control strategies to improve the management of Rubus niveus and Leucaena leucocephala, two of the most invasive plant species in the Galapagos Islands.

Sustainable harvesting of Coco-de-Mer in the Vallée de Mai

This project aims to determine appropriate sustainable harvesting practices for Coco de Mer and to develop local capacity for population monitoring.

Diversity, utilisation and dynamic of woody species in the Burkina Faso Sahel, with focus on local knowledge.

Through ethnobotanical and ecological methods the project seeks at assessing the mostly used species and to identify those which might be endangered, might have already disappeared, or might be facing a negative dynamic in their population structure and therefore might need priority with regard to restoration and conservation.

Conservation of two Ficus species with local community participation in Pindaya region, Southern Shan State, Myanmar

The project aims to develop database on the tree population of two Ficus species, to conserve them in their natural environment, to increase plant population by growing seedlings or young plants with local community participation, and to share nature conservation knowledge to local people and community in Pindaya region including nearby villages.

GYMNOSPERM CONSERVATION AT CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK, VIETNAM

This project will be conducted gymnosperm field study and to implement gymnosperm conservation action at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Conservation of rare and threatened climber species of the Pampean Sierras: an integrated approach

The project aims to contribute to the conservation of rare climber species by: a) updating conservation status information; b) collecting, conserving and propagating seeds; c) diffusing knowledge and awareness.

Nutty livelihoods: efforts to save rural incomes and a crucial extractive industry in the Amazon (BRAZIL)

This study aims to use a combination of direct observations, field experiments and laboratory experiments to shed light on the underlying mechanisms of Brazil nut regeneration and population dynamics under natural conditions. This will test the demographic predictions outlined by Peres et al. (2003) and provide crucial information needed to produce a management plan for the sustainable harvest of Brazil nuts.

“RENU-KAROO”: Developing indigenous seed orchards and local skills to restore mining and grazing damage in arid Karoo rangeland

The project will train and employ local people to collect and grow seeds of indigenous plants for use in ecological restoration in arid Karoo rangeland damaged by over-grazing or mining.

The conservation of aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity around Lake Victoria, Sango-bay region – Rakai district.

This project aims to enhance plant diversity in and around both riparian and agricultural areas in order to support diversity of wildlife and to familiarise the local community of the types and importance of rich biodiversity with which they co-exist.

Restoration of Polylepis mountain woodlands in the high Córdoba Mountains, Argentina.

This project examines ways of making a substantial and long-lasting contribution to the restoration of these mountains.