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Makira Forest Area Conservation Project

Grantee Name: Wildlife Conservation Society

Hotspot
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location
Madagascar
Amount
$201,771
Dates
Dec 2002 – Jun 2005
Keywords
Protected Areas, Species Conservation

At the request of the Government of Madagascar, assist in the creation and management of a new protected area in northeastern . The future reserve will help conserve a number of Critically Endangered species, such as the serpent eagle and three out of 11 varieties of Malagasy lemurs. Biodiversity and socioeconomic surveys will be conducted and the information used to demarcate the future protected area.

Strategic Direction :

1 Integrating local groups and individuals in the management of protected areas and reserves

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