Biodiversity Assessment of Stoeng Treng RAMSAR Site

Objectives

• To conduct preliminary assessment of biological resources (plant, fish, mammal, bird and reptile) in Stoeng Treng RAMSAR site
• To identify major threats to biodiversity conservation
• To provide policy recommendations for future management of the Stoeng Treng RAMSAR site

Research Theme Biological Uses and Values

Activities

• Compilation of existing data on plant, birds, mammals, fish, and reptile species
• Identification of waterbird species
• Identification of plant species
• Identification of fish species
• Identification of mammal species, including river dolphin
• Identification of reptile species
• Mapping the critical habitats and land use
• Identification of threats through participatory rural appraisal
• Zoning Stoeng Treng RAMSAR area for different management purposes
• Development of policy recommendations for biodiversity conservation
• Conduct a roundtable workshop to discuss research findings and obtain additional inputs

Expected Outputs

• Increased knowledge of the biodiversity significance of Stoeng Treng RAMSAR site
• Policy recommendations for conservation of endangered and endemic species and sustainable use of biodiversity in Stoeng Treng RAMSAR site
• Database of biological resources.

Project cost 35,000 EURO

Project Duration 14 months

Project Site Stroeng Treng RAMSAR site