Project
Conserving Threatened Lemur Species and their Ecosystem in Ankarafantsika National Park
Initiative
Duration
2017 - 2019
Location
Madagascar
Species protected
Mongoose Lemur
Eulemur mongoz
Coquerel’s sifaka
Propithecus coquereli
Milne-Edward’s Sportive Lemur
Lepilemur edwardsi
Project objectives
- Expand lemur habitat through the creation of a 75-hectare corridor connecting two of the largest dry forest fragments in Ankarafantsika National Park;
- Provide 69 jobs to community members, ensuring smooth productivity of three nurseries throughout project period;
- Improve food security and standards of living for 50% or more of the 488 local residents.
This project is implemented by Planet Madagascar.