The study and conservation of bryophyte diversity of Vu Quang protected area in Ha Tinh Province

Objectives

• To survey and inventory the bryophytes in Vu Quang Protected Area in Central Vietnam
  
• To record the habitat, ecology and altitudinal distribution of bryophytes in Vu Quang Protected Area
  
• To analyze the floristic affinity and biogeographical relationship of bryophytes in the protected area
  
• To establish the various indices of bryophyte diversity using different methods
  
• To educate the foresters on the importance of local bryophyte so they can help in the conservation of the endemic and endangered species
  
• To create a general database of bryophytes of Vu Quang Protected Area
  

Research Theme

• Taxonomy and Systematics

Activities

• Collection of specimens
  
• Preparation and identification of herbarium specimens Integration of results
  

Expected Outcomes

• Reports
  
• Scientific papers on the Vu Quang bryophytes, especially the new taxa to be discovered will be published in Vietnamese and foreign languages

Indicative Budget

• 48,195 euro

Duration

• Two years

Project site

• Vu Quang Protected Area in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam

ARCBC Remarks

• Taxonomy theme. This is the only project in the region to study a much neglected group.

Implementing Agency