Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Close-up of lemur in tree looking directly into camera. — © Planet Madagascar

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: Madagascar
Amount: $139,156
Dates: Sep 2016 – Apr 2019
Keywords: Climate adaptation, Communication, Community-based conservation, Fire management, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas

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.