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| Contributor | Mudhoo Vedvyass Doobay |
| Release date | 13/11/2006 |
This First National Report (FNR) has been prepared by the National Parks and Conservation Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Technology and Natural Resources of the Government of Mauritius in fulfillment to the obligations contained in Decision II/7 of the second meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity regarding the implementation of Article 6 of the Convention. The FNR is part of the country planning process pertaining to the Biological Diversity of Mauritius.In compiling this report, the suggested guidelines for national reporting an the implementation of Article 6 (Decision II/17) have been followed. A few deviations from the guidelines have been made to reflect the
specificity of the Republic of Mauritius. In the information gathering process on the status, trends and ongoing progress for the protection of the biodiversity in the Republic of Mauritius, the documents consulted have been listed in the 'Reference section'. In addition several unpublished papers and reports from the various sectors dealing with the conservation of biodiversity have also been consulted. Discussions were held with colleagues and scientists directly involved in the implementatien of projects related to the conservation and sustainable use of the terrestrial and aquatic natural resources. The collections of the Mauritius Herbarium at the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute and the Natural History Museum of the Mauritius Institute were also consulted. The Ministry of Agriculture,Food Technology and Natural Resources expresses its heartful thanks to all scientists, the Planning Team on National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, UNEP & GEF and other persons who have in one way or the other contributed towards the preparation of this First National Report.