Bio-diversity

Update inventory of local orchid species and establish electronic database compatible with proposed national biodiversity database The project addresses the preparation of an inventory of orchid species held in public and private collections as well as in their natural habitat in Trinidad and Tobago, including identification and description of each species, photographic records and geographic location indicators. The inventory will be available in electronic format on the Society s website at www.ttorchids.net and will be integrated into the national biodiversity clearing house at: http://www.trinbagobiodiversity.gov.tt Grant funds would be used towards the purchase of equipment (photographic, GPS, computer hardware and software accessories, field trips, personnel (data entry) and training (equipment).

Trinidad and tobago