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Expanding Rodrigues Dry Coastal Forest at Plaine Corail in Mauritius to Protect Threatened Biodiversity

Grantee Name: Francois Leguat Ltd

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Mauritius
Amount: $51,021
Dates: Mar 2016 – May 2019
Keywords: Habitat conservation and management, Private reserves, Reforestation, Restoration, Species Conservation, Tourism

Revive the original environment of François Leguat reserve on Rodrigues Island. Once described as covered with forest, Rodrigues is now considered one of the most degraded tropical islands in the world. With CEPF support, François Leguat, a privately owned tourism and conservation area, will restore six hectares of degraded land by planting about 100,000 native plants. The project will also develop a program of international eco-volunteers who will work on ecosystem restoration and environmental education.

Strategic Direction :

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

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Expanding Rodrigues Dry Coastal Forest at Plaine Corail in Mauritius to Protect Threatened Biodiversity

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