engaging stakeholders and selecting conservation responses cbc madagascar
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Definition of biodiversity conservation corridors:
The conservation targets of biodiversity conservation corridor are:
• globally threatened species
• key biodiversity areas
• critical ecological processes
Surface area: 540,000 ha
Altitude 200- 1532 m
• Climate: Tropical humid
•Rainfall: ~ 2500-4000 mm/an
•Population: 1,300,000 inhabitants
•~ 40-50% of Madagascar biodiversityLow elevation forest (<800 m) presents the highest richness in term of biodiversity (flora, reptiles, amphibians, birds)Mid elevation forest (800-1200m) highest richness in lemursHigh elevation forest (1200-1500 m) highest richness in small mammals Threatened birds and fishes, locally endemics inhabit rivers Deforestation rate: 0.7%
ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA
Threatened species in Zahamena Mantadia~ 70% of Indri indri (Babakoto) population
~80% of Propithecus diadema diadema (Sifaka) population
Probably 70% of Varecia variegata variegata population
At least 50% of Eutriorchis astur population
Endemic species in Zahamena- Mantadia: Mantella aurantiaca; Scaphiophryne boribory; Paroedura masobe
Tyto soumagnei
Cryptoprocta ferox
Indri indri
Mantella aurantiaca
BROAD-SCALE ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES THAT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED
• Soil stabilization• Connectivity to maintain exchange of biodiversity• Control of hydrological functions• Carbon storage and sequestration• Pollination• Food production• others
CORRIDOR PLANNING
CONSERVATION OUTCOMES:
Viable population of threatened species and
restricted range species of Zahamena-Mantadia
corridor are conserved through sustainable
funding and efficient management of 400,000ha of
of protected areas (including conservation sites)
Conservation contribute to the improvement of
human well being.
INTERVENTION METHODS
• Integration of biodiversity conservation scenarios into communal, regional and provincial development plans
• Support to partners in biodiversity conservation- grants to planning and implementing organizations, studies of threatened species,
• In part through partnership with USAID regional alliance, support in acquiring development aid in key areas- NGO capacity development, proposal development
• Support to urgent development activities
WHO ARE THE ACTORS?
• Regional Development Committees composed by:Authorities at provincial, regional and local
levelEnvironment, Water and Forest departmentsLocal NGOsPrivate sector
• Platform of coordination• Heads of Regions• Local communities and villager associations
Biodiversity conservation vision to support regional and communal development plans
Biodiversity conservation corridor and conservation of ecological services are effective, measurable and contribute to regional economic development thanks to:
• better knowledge and sustainable management,• giving responsibilities to authorities at different
levels, • involvement of surrounding communities
motivated by economic benefits and improved health conditions
• Partnership between stakeholders and donors
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS
• Knowledge of Zahamena-Mantadia corridor
biodiversity improved (CI, partners)
• Conservation and management plan of
Zahamena-Mantadia corridor finalized and
validated (Platform, Regional Development
Committees, local community)
PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO DECISION MAKERS
• Combine biological, geographic and economic data layers
– Identify priority sites for conservation
– Project the deforestation trend in the future
– Assess the opportunity costs and benefits of
conservation alternatives : watershed protection,
ecotourism, forest management transfer to communities
• Assess the landscape scenarios with associated
biodiversity and economic values
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS
• Economic benefits for communities through conservation
activities generated (carbon fund, ecotourism
development)
• Social and economic alternatives related to natural
resources management supported (health, community
champion approach, ecologically viable economic
activities)
• Funding of conservation and management plan of
Zahamena- Mantadia corridor insured
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