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- Ecosystem profile (PDF, 1.2 MB)
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Ecosystem Profile: Polynesia-Micronesia

May 2007

Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Biological Importance of the Hotspot
Conservation Outcomes
Socioeconomic Features
Synopsis of Threats and Constraints
Synopsis of Current Investments
CEPF Niche for Investment
CEPF Investment Strategy and Program Focus
Conclusion
Logical Framework (PDF, 14 KB)
Abbreviations Used in the Text
References
Appendices (PDF, 377 KB)

Prepared by:
Conservation International-Melanesia Center for Biodiversity Conservation

in collaboration with:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program

and with the technical support of:
The Bishop Museum- Honolulu
Conservation International-Center for Applied Biodiversity Science
The Nature Conservancy – Micronesia Program
Societé d’Ornithologie de la Polynésie
Wildlife Conservation Society – Pacific Islands

And of the Ecosystem Profile Preparation Team:
James Atherton
Joanna Axford
Nigel Dowdeswell
Liz Farley
Roger James
Penny Langhammer
François Martel
Harley Manner
David Olson
Samuelu Sesega

Assisted by the following experts and contributors:

FIJI ISLANDS
Aaron Jenkins
Alex Patrick
Aliki Turagakula
Alivereti Bogiva
Alumita Savabula
Craig Morley
Dale Withington
Dick Watling
Etika Rupeni
Gunnar Keppel
Guy Dutson
Jo Ceinaturaga
Jone Niukula
Kesaia Tabunakawai
Linda Farley
Manoa Malani
Marika Tuiwawa
Philip Felstead
Randy Thaman
Roger James
Sairusi Bulai
Timoci Gaunavinaka
Vilikesa Masibalavu

FRENCH POLYNESIA
Claude Carlson
Claude Serrat
Eli Poroi
Francis Murphy
Georges Sanford
Hinano Murphy
Isabelle Vahirua-Lechat
Jacques Iltis
Jean-François Butaud
Jean-Yves Meyer
Maxime Chan
Mehdi Adjeroud
Neil Davies
Olivier Babin
Paula Meyer
Philippe Raust
Philippe Siu
Tea Frogier
Vernance Sanford
Willy Tetuanui
Yves Doudoute
HAWAII & USA
Allen Allison
Ana Rodrigues
Art Whistler
Audrey Newman
Dieter Mueller-Dombois
Jim Space
John Pilgrim
Lucius Eldredge
Mark Merlin
Robert Cowie
Robert Waller
Tom Brooks

MICRONESIA
Anne Brook
Bill Raynor
Bob Beck
Brian Vander Velde
David Hinchley
Deborah Barker
Harley Manner
Herman Francisco
Ishmael Lebehn
Joseph Acfalle
Lois Engelberger
Lucille Apis-Overhoff
Nancy Vander Velde
Okean Ehmes
Roseo Marquez
Willy Kostka
WESTERN POLYNESIA
Asipeli Palaki
Bronwyn Sesega
Cedric Schuster
Easter Galuvao
Emily Waterman
Faumuina Saililimalo Pati Liu
Gerald MacCormack
Hans Decker Thulstrup
Joshua Seamon
Liz Dovey
Mary Power
Matt McIntyre
Myriam Philip
Seuili Vainuupo
Semese Alefaio
Tom Twining Ward
Toni Tipamaa
Walter Vermuelen

OTHER LOCATIONS
Elspeth Wingham
Greg Sherley
Michael Brown
Patricia Vargas Casanova
Phillipe Keith

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