Conservation Research

Submitted by Kago Morobane on Fri, 15/10/2021 - 15:24

Donors/Funders:

Various Donors

Implementers:

N/A

Countries:

Madagascar

Objectives:

(1) expand scientific knowledge of the ecology and population trends of the native fauna and flora; (2) highlight the importance of biodiversity, conservation, and protection in the area

SEED has been working in the Sainte Luce area of southeast Madagascar for over 15 years, carrying out extensive research into this region of extreme biodiversity, and working with the local community on conservation initiatives. Current and future projects include long-term monitoring of three noturnal lemur species (Cheirogaleus thomasi; Avahi meridionalis; Microcebus tanosi), population analysis of Eulemur collaris, monitoring of shark species catch, assessment of threatened palm species, invertebrate and herp transects.

TFCA:

Western Indian Ocean Transfrontier Marine Park

PAs:

Sainte Luce Reserve

HQ of the Initiative:

London, UK

Timeframe:

2009 to 2021

Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:

Yes

Elaborate on likelihood to extend:

SEED's intention is to keep researching on the biodiversity of Madagascar in the years to come. SCRP continues to adapt to research needs to inform SEED's ongoing and future conservation work, as part of the organisation's broader Conservation Programme.

Budget:

123255.11

Currency:

EUR

Thematic Focus:

Research

1st Contact Name:

Lisa Bass

1st Contact Email:

Lisa@seedmadagascar.org

2nd Contact Name:

Melissa Hornby