Ana Tibinaliva Lutua
- Project name: Protecting the highly threatened Dacrydium nausoriense through collaborative action
- Project site: Nausori Highlands, Fiji
- EDGE species:
Dacrydium nausoriense
- Active: 2024 - ongoing
Biography
Ana is a full-time employee at NatureFiji-MareqetiViti.
Ana aims to enhance her expertise in species conservation while building on her previous work in ecological research. This focused approach will enable her to establish a robust framework for conservation strategies in her field. Additionally, she hopes the EDGE Fellowship will allow her to take on a leadership role, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with a diverse network of professionals.
Through the fellowship, she will seek to refine her research skills, develop effective conservation action plans, and improve her communication and report-writing abilities. The opportunity for mentorship and networking will be instrumental in achieving these goals and advancing her career in species conservation.
EDGE Project
Ana’s project aims to develop a participatory species recovery and management action plan for Dacrydium nausoriense.
Her objectives are to:
- Identify, engage with, and consult the key stakeholders.
- Compile background information on the conservation status of the species.
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Design the species recovery and management action plan.
