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There are fewer than 1,300 Caucasian leopards left in the wild, mainly in Iran, and as few as 10-15 in Armenia. The project aims to protect a vital leopard corridor by conserving threatened habitat and wildlife in Armenia’s Caucasian Wildlife Refuge, benefitting other threatened species such as the Syrian Brown Bear, Grey Wolf and Caspian Red Deer.
The main threats are illegal hunting, overgrazing and unsustainable collection of wild crops. As well as habitat restoration involving planting 4,000 trees, the project will fund camera traps and field surveys to monitor wildlife. These measures will compliment on-going efforts to prevent illegal activities in the reserve, employing rangers and raising local awareness of the benefits of nature conservation.
Through the project, the World Land Trust will also enhance recreational facilities, opening up controlled access for exploration on foot, bike and horseback and creating new trails thereby empowering local people to generate income through nature-based tourism.
