Bio-diversity

Activity 1 - Comprehensive cycad survey to determine age class, distribution, reproductive nature and health of existing cycad populations Activity 2 - Remove or contain any immediate external threats to wild populations Activity 3 - Cycads that are vulnerable to illegal harvesting will be micro chipped Activity 4 GIS analysis using data captured in the survey to inform the cycad management plan. Activity 5 - Consult with experts, the general public and conservation authorities to acquire input for the area-specific management plan. Activity 6 - Acquire necessary approvals for the management plan, including permission for the artificial propagation and re-population of cycads in the wild Activity 7 - Establish cycad nurseries Activity 8 - Community liaison to facilitate communication with community for the duration of the project. Activity 9 - Investigate economic opportunities directly or indirectly associated with the propagation of cycads. Activity 10 - Artificially propagated cycads are planted in the wild Activity 11 - Records are kept on numbers and distribution of cycads that have been re-introduced into tActivity 12 Identify other initiatives to build on the cycad project and provide additional socio-economic benefits for the local communityhe wild.

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