Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Valorize Traditional Knowledge and Restore Heritage Species in the Vohibola Classified Forest

Grantee Name: Groupe des Spécialistes des Plantes de Madagascar

Hotspot: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location: Madagascar
Amount: $16,722
Dates: Dec 2016 – Nov 2018
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Ethnobotany, Livelihoods, Species Conservation

Conduct ethno-ecological research on the use of native plants and knowledge of heritage species in the Vohibola Classified Forest. The main objective of the project is to support communities, in the four villages concerned, to manage plant species in a sustainable manner through an updated management plan, restore useful and heritage species, and reinforce technical and organizational capacity.

Strategic Direction :

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

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Valorize Traditional Knowledge and Restore Heritage Species in the Vohibola Classified Forest

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