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Evidence of Manumea in Masamasa-Falelima National Park, Savaii
Article from SPREP Facebook Page:
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The very first baseline survey and assessment of the Masamasa-Falelima National Park has indicated evidence of the presence of the Manumea, Samoa’s endemic rare tooth-billed pigeon. The survey took place in June this year as part of the Intra-ACP GCCA+ Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change and Resilience Building (PACRES) activity to prepare a Management Plan for the Park.
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The survey assesses current status of flora and fauna to identify the best management strategies and actions are for the Park. It was conducted by the Government of Samoa’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MNRE) with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
“There were a number of interesting key findings, including evidence of the presence of the Manumea, which is believed to be on the verge of extinction. We are excited to publish the findings of the survey and begin working with SPREP to draft the Park Management Plan,”
said Moafanua Tolusina Pouli, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of MNRE Forestry Division.
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“The survey of the Masamasa-Falelima National Park took us two weeks to complete, as we covered an extensive land area - a total of 5,648 acres. This is the first time to carry out a baseline assessment of the area which is crucial for the development of the Management Plan.”
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Photo credit Forestry Division Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa
Uafato village joins conservation efforts to save Samoa's national bird
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