Stone flower (Lichen) Case Study

MBZF Grant 1705199
Fungi

Continent: Asia

Country: India

Grant Amount: $5,000

Awarded Date: November 23, 2017

VINAYAKA KANIVEBAGILU

KUMADVATHI FIRST GRADE COLLEGE A UNIT OF SWAMY VIVEKANANDA VIDYA SAMSTHE


SHIMOGA ROAD

SHIKARIPURA

KARNATAKA

577427

India

Tel: 08187224132

Mob: 9986254721

Assessment of Conservation Status and Development of the Red list for Western Ghats Usneoid Lichens

The main objective of this project is to assess current status, threats and establish conservation measures for Western Ghats lichens To map the distribution and identify the ecological niche of Usenoid lichens To assess the current status and distribution of Usenoid lichens in natural habitats. To identify the influence of disturbed habitats on the distribution of lichens To assess conservation status of the Usenoid lichen species in WGs To create Red list data for Usenoid lichen Species To assess the knowledge of local people on lichen species and their habitats To develop conservation and management protocols for lichen species

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MBZF Grant 1705199 - located in India, Asia