Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar

by SEED Madagascar
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Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
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Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar
Threatened biodiversity in Madagascar

Project Report | Dec 8, 2023
Preserving Paradise: SEED's Palm Project

By Aaliyah Farah | Programmes and Office Intern

A man tending to the Palms
A man tending to the Palms

In the heart of southeast Madagascar's Anosy region lies the Sainte Luce Littoral Forest (SLLF), a critical ecosystem harboring a variety of endemic and threatened species, notably endangered the palm trees. The primary use of the palms is for lobster pot production, as lobster fishing is the primary source of income generation for many households in the region. Palms are also frequently used for house construction. Besides the increased human reliance on this natural resource, palms face challenges like habitat loss and fires. Despite their importance for biodiversity and local livelihoods, the palm species in Sainte Luce remain is relatively understudied and poorly understood.

Project Palms has set sites for safeguarding and studying these vital species and their counterparts. Since the initiation of this project in August 2021, several phenology surveys, pollinator surveys, and nursery germination monitoring, soil trials, and survival and growth analysis have been completed. Improving understanding of the current distribution, abundance, and natural history of each species is enabling SEED Madagascar (SEED) to focus conservation and restoration efforts in Sainte Luce. The census findings, alongside microhabitat assessments, are informing the planting of seedlings in-situ in protected fragments of the SLLF, while seed collection and pollinator surveys continue to inform seasonality data.

Community engagement remained a key component of Project Palms. Between August 2022 and July 2023, 178 community members bordering the SLLF have participated in 12 focus groups. These meetings offered insight into palm conservation strategies as recommended by local communities. Recommended strategies for mitigating threats included community involvement (specifically awareness-raising and participation in monitoring activities), and provision of alternative resources and livelihood support.

This growth in knowledge through research and community engagement will enable SEED to develop a context-specific, community-grounded, and evidence-based Conservation Action Plan by the end of the project.

SEED is grateful once more for your ongoing support. Your commitment plays a pivotal role in advancing this essential work in the Anosy region.

A Ravinala palm in the Sainte Luce Littoral Forest
A Ravinala palm in the Sainte Luce Littoral Forest
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By Paris Zeikos | Project Leader

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Fire prevention and habitat connectivity in Sainte Luce Littoral Forest

By Kathryn Francis | Programmes and Office Assistant

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