Project
Increasing Environmental Surveillance in Western Madagascar
Initiative
Duration
2021 - 2022
Location
Madagascar
Species protected
Crowned Sifaka
Propithecus coronatus
Mongoose Lemur
Eulemur mongoz
Madagascar Big-headed Turtle
Erymnochelys madagascariensis
Project objectives
This project seeks to prevent poaching, habitat destruction and the fragmentation of important forests and wetlands. Additionally, it also aims to support vulnerable communities at existing project sites in Madiromirafy and Ankirihitra.
This project is implemented by IMPACT Madagascar.
Threats
Habitat loss & degradation
Poaching
This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.
