Mauritian Fruit Bat (Pteropus Niger) – A Tool for Forest Regeneration
Grantee Name: Ecosystem Restoration Alliance Indian Ocean
- Hotspot
- Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
- Location
- Mauritius
- Amount
- $191,689
- Dates
- Jun 2017 – Aug 2021
- Keywords
- Agriculture, Private reserves, Private sector, Protected Areas, Restoration, Species Conservation, Wildlife management
ERA uses the threatened Mauritian Fruit Bat as an umbrella species to advocate for preservation and restoration of natural habitats, by removal of invasive species and planting of bat-preferred, indigenous plant species. ERA explores non-lethal methods and awareness raising to minimize the conflict between bats and fruit farmers.
1 Empower local communities to protect and manage biodiversity in priority key biodiversity areas.
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