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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
AMOUNT
US$10,000
DATES
Oct 2003
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Mar 2004
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$10,000
DATES
Oct 2003
-
Mar 2004

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.

Strategic Direction: 2 Private-sector conservation initiatives