Assessment of the Environmental, Economic And Quality Control Issues of Wild-Harvesting of Medicinal Plants in Madagascar
Grantee Name: L'Homme et l'Environnement
- Hotspot
- Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
- Location
- Madagascar
- Amount
- $10,000
- Dates
- Sep 2003 – Mar 2004
- Keywords
- Capacity building, Livelihoods, Medicinal plants, Monitoring and evaluation
Conduct an assessment of plant populations, traditional use and harvesting, commercial harvesting and domestic and international markets for the two species of wild-harvested medicinal plants (Centella asiatica and Drosera madagascariensis). Identify means to improve the efficiency and sustainability of harvest by local communities and train local communities in these practices.
2 Private-sector conservation initiatives
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