Alfiler (Acacia belairioides)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 152511623

Preserving Acacia belairioides, a critically endangered endemic tree from serpentines in north-eastern Cuba

The Cuban archipelago is located in the Caribbean and it´s recognized as one of the leading Biodiversity Hotspots on the planet currently. Particularly, Acacia belairioides is a species of ultramaphic rocks outcrop surrounding city of Holguín, Cuba. This species is distributed in an area smaller than 800 km2 are known and it is estimated that the area occupied by individuals less than 10 km2, so the species is considered Critically Endangered. The number of adult plants in each sub-population is estimated at less than 50, but their actual number is unknown. Therefore, it is among the 50 most endangered species in Cuba.  The objectives of this project are: 1) to update the population structure and main threats to the conservation of Acacia belairioides in serpentines of Holguín, Cuba, 2) characterize suitable sites for germination and seedling establishment, 3) reproducing the species under nursery conditions to restore the affected populations and 4) carrying out training program in situ to qualify technical personnel for the conservation of the target species.

 

 

Project documents

• Habitat and population structure of the endangered tree Vachellia belairioides (Fabaceae): implications for its conservation
• Publication Acacia and bruchid and germination
• Project Document
• Poster-Acacia
• Second Report-Acacia belairioides
• • Printing of 200 informative materials on Acacia belairioides and delivery to people from communities close to the habitat of the species, personal technician of the protected area and primary and
• Folding Informative from Acacia belairioides-1
• Folding Informative from Acacia belairioides-2
• Project Document




Project 152511623 location - Cuba, North America