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Partner Snapshot
Partner name:
Location:
Madiromirafy-Ankirihitra New Protected Area, Northwest Madagascar
Appeal Category:
- Community Support and Development
- Ecosystem Restoration
- Wildlife Conservation
Key Species:
- Crowned sifaka
- Mongoose lemur
- Madagascar big-headed turtle
Challenges and Threats:
- Bushfires
- Logging and agricultural encroachment
- Hunting
Actions:
- Improve agricultural techniques
- Increase patrols
- Reinforce forest restoration program
The Challenge
The fragile ecosystems of Madagascar require a careful and sustainable balance between humans and wildlife. If this delicate equilibrium is disrupted, the remaining dry and gallery forests—and the critically endangered species that depend on them—face an alarming risk of disappearing.
A rapid influx of people has been recorded in areas where forests and renewable natural resources remain relatively abundant. Many migrants from other regions are settling in these localities, significantly increasing pressure on natural resources and agricultural land. This surge in human presence is deeply concerning, as it accelerates deforestation, habitat destruction, and unsustainable land use practices. Major threats include forest fires, bushfires, illegal logging, and slash-and-burn agriculture, all of which degrade these vital ecosystems.
Without urgent and increased action—hindered primarily by a lack of funding—these impacts will become irreversible, jeopardizing both biodiversity and the hard-won conservation progress achieved thus far.
Urgent Solutions
Supporting local communities is a highly effective and sustainable solution—not only by improving livelihoods but also by actively involving them in conservation efforts. Providing practical training in modern farming techniques, sustainable agriculture, and short-cycle breeding programs can replace traditional, low-yielding practices, helping to reduce pressure on forests and wildlife.
Community engagement is essential to ensuring long-term conservation success. That’s why we collaborate with local people at every stage of project development and implementation, fostering a shared commitment to protecting Madagascar’s forests. Strengthening community-led patrols will enhance monitoring of illegal logging and poaching while empowering local people to safeguard their own natural resources.
Additionally, reinforcing forest restoration efforts through robust tree nursery programs and improved sapling planting techniques will enhance habitat quality for forest-dependent species. Restoration initiatives will focus on planting native forest species while also integrating fast-growing trees to sustainably meet local needs for timber and charcoal, reducing the reliance on destructive harvesting practices.
Why your donation matters
Your donation to IMPACT Madagascar directly supports community-driven initiatives that equip local communities with the tools and resources needed to live sustainably alongside their natural environment. By safeguarding livelihoods, we help protect wildlife and foster a lasting harmony between people and nature.
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Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact.- Conservation Action HeroesWe recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.