Goal: To restore Round Island as much as possible to its original ecological state, and protect it as an example of a sustainable representative Mascarene Island ecosystem practically free of introduced species. Objective: To increase populations of endemic species on Round Island through habitat improvement, erosion control, selective weeding and reestablishment of populations of plants and animals that have vanished because of human intervention.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
816
Country
Mauritius
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2000
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
GEF Period
GEF - 2
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
831,401
GEF Project Grant
750,000
GEF Agency Fees
0

Timeline

Concept Approved
19 May 2000
Project Approved for Implementation
18 May 2000
Project Closed
13 Sep 2005