The overall objective of the project is to establish a nature reserve in Dibeen Forest to conserve unique and globally significant biodiversity, develop sustainable alternative economic uses of the forest resources in context of a regional forest park, and build in-country capacity in forest management and conservation-orientated land use planning.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1438
Country
Jordan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2002
Status
Completed
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Executing Agencies
The Royal S ociety for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN)
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,020,000
GEF Project Grant
1,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
146,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
12 Jul 2001
Concept Approved
16 Jul 2002
Project Approved for Implementation
15 Jul 2002
Project Closed
01 Dec 2009