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Assessing the Status of Madagascar's Trees for the Effective Conservation of Key Biodiversity Areas and Protected Areas

Grantee Name: Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Hotspot
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location
Madagascar
Amount
$190,245
Dates
Dec 2017 – Dec 2020
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Conservation planning, Education, Protected Areas, Red List assessment, Species Conservation

Support local research institutions to improve basic knowledge of biodiversity of priority ecosystems by building in-country capacity in carrying out IUCN Red List of Threatened Species conservation assessments for all tree species occurring in Western Madagascar. Information will be compiled and disseminated to protected area managers and decision-makers to inform conservation action.

Strategic Direction :

2 Enable civil society to mainstream biodiversity and conservation into political and economic decision-making.

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