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Preserving Fragile Ecosystems through Community-Based Fire Management and Education Program in Ankarafantsika National Park, North-West Madagascar
Grantee Name: 
Planet Madagascar
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$139,156
DATES
Oct 2016
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Apr 2019
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$139,156
DATES
Oct 2016
-
Apr 2019

Reduce habitat loss and disturbance due to fire in a highly fragmented region of Ankarafantsika National Park. Through the project, Planet Madagascar evaluates and improves upon the ongoing fire management program set up with local communities, and develops an educational programme for the delivery of the conservation message.

Strategic Direction: 1 Empower local communities to protect and manage biodiversity in priority key biodiversity areas.