Conservation education in Madagascar: three case studies in the biologically diverse island-continent / Francine L. Dollins  

Public ISBD Titre : Conservation education in Madagascar: three case studies in the biologically diverse island-continent Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Francine L. Dollins, Auteur ; Alison Jolly, Auteur ; Hantanirina Rasamimanana, Auteur ; Jonah Ratsimbazafy, Auteur ; Anna T.C. Feistner, Auteur ; Florent Ravoavy, Auteur Année de publication : 2010 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : LEMURIENS LEMURIENS:Conservation , Education , Ecotourisme Mots-clés : MADAGASCAR  CONSERVATION  EDUCATION  COMMUNITY  ENDEMIC SPECIES  LEMURS Résumé : Few Malagasy children and adults are aware of the rare and unique fauna and flora indigenous to their island-continent, including flagship lemur species. Even the Malagasy ancestral proverbs never mentioned lemurs, but these same proverbs talked about the now extinct hippopotamus. Madagascar's geography, history, and economic constraints contribute to severe biodiversity loss. Deforestation on Madagascar is reported to be over 100,000 ha/year, with only 10–15% of the island retaining natural forest [Green & Sussman, 1990]. Educating children, teacher-training, and community projects about environmental and conservation efforts to protect the remaining natural habitats of endangered lemur species provide a basis for long-term changes in attitudes and practices. Case studies of three conservation education projects located in different geographical regions of Madagascar, Centre ValBio, Madagacar Wildlife Conservation Alaotra Comic Book Project, and The Ako Book Project, are presented together with their ongoing stages of development, assessment, and outcomes. We argue that while nongovernmental organizational efforts are and will be very important, the Ministry of Education urgently needs to incorporate biodiversity education in the curriculum at all levels, from primary school to university Titre du périodique : American Journal of Primatology Volume : 72: 391-496 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.20779 Conservation education in Madagascar: three case studies in the biologically diverse island-continent [texte imprimé] / Francine L. Dollins, Auteur ; Alison Jolly, Auteur ; Hantanirina Rasamimanana, Auteur ; Jonah Ratsimbazafy, Auteur ; Anna T.C. Feistner, Auteur ; Florent Ravoavy, Auteur . - 2010. Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : LEMURIENS LEMURIENS:Conservation , Education , Ecotourisme Mots-clés : MADAGASCAR  CONSERVATION  EDUCATION  COMMUNITY  ENDEMIC SPECIES  LEMURS Résumé : Few Malagasy children and adults are aware of the rare and unique fauna and flora indigenous to their island-continent, including flagship lemur species. Even the Malagasy ancestral proverbs never mentioned lemurs, but these same proverbs talked about the now extinct hippopotamus. Madagascar's geography, history, and economic constraints contribute to severe biodiversity loss. Deforestation on Madagascar is reported to be over 100,000 ha/year, with only 10–15% of the island retaining natural forest [Green & Sussman, 1990]. Educating children, teacher-training, and community projects about environmental and conservation efforts to protect the remaining natural habitats of endangered lemur species provide a basis for long-term changes in attitudes and practices. Case studies of three conservation education projects located in different geographical regions of Madagascar, Centre ValBio, Madagacar Wildlife Conservation Alaotra Comic Book Project, and The Ako Book Project, are presented together with their ongoing stages of development, assessment, and outcomes. We argue that while nongovernmental organizational efforts are and will be very important, the Ministry of Education urgently needs to incorporate biodiversity education in the curriculum at all levels, from primary school to university Titre du périodique : American Journal of Primatology Volume : 72: 391-496 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.20779

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Local awareness and perceptions: consequences for conservation of marsh habitat at Lake Alaotra for one of the world's rarest lemurs / Patrick O. Waeber  

Public ISBD Titre : Local awareness and perceptions: consequences for conservation of marsh habitat at Lake Alaotra for one of the world's rarest lemurs Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Patrick O. Waeber, Auteur ; Lena M. Reibelt, Auteur ; Ihoby H Randriamalala, Auteur ; Gabrielle Moser, Auteur ; Lucile M. Raveloarimalala, Auteur ; Fidy B. Ralainasolo, Auteur ; Jonah Ratsimbazafy, Auteur ; Lance Woolaver, Auteur Année de publication : 2017 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : LEMURIENS LEMURIENS:Conservation , Education , Ecotourisme Mots-clés : ALAOTRA GENTLE LEMUR  BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION  HAPALEMUR ALAOTRENSIS  MADAGASCAR  PROTECTED AREA  STAKEHOLDERS  VALUES  WETLANDS Résumé : Management and monitoring of community-based protected areas in Madagascar remain challenging because of a lack of financial, human and technical resources, and capacity. At Lake Alaotra, conversion of marshland for rice cultivation and a lack of effective habitat protection have pushed the locally endemic Alaotra gentle lemur Hapalemur alaotrensis to the brink of extinction. The highest density of the species is found in the locally managed Park Bandro, a high-priority conservation zone within the Lake Alaotra New Protected Area. We evaluated local awareness and perceptions of Park Bandro, and discussed preferred management options with local communities. Two questionnaire surveys were carried out, one with 180 participants at six sites around the lake and marsh, and another with 50 participants in the village adjacent to Park Bandro. The majority of participants knew of the existence of Park Bandro but most did not know its purpose or size. Values and perceptions of local communities were influenced by occupation and distance to the Park, with fishers being most aware of the Park. We found that local people had a high level of environmental awareness and were willing to discuss zonation and alternative resource management strategies as long as these activities could provide a tangible livelihood benefit. Lack of awareness among local resource users regarding the purpose and status of protected areas such as Park Bandro is a challenge that needs to be addressed, and one that is relevant for environmental education and management of protected areas throughout Madagascar. Titre du périodique : Oryx Volume : 52(4): 677-686 En ligne : DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0030605316001198 Local awareness and perceptions: consequences for conservation of marsh habitat at Lake Alaotra for one of the world's rarest lemurs [texte imprimé] / Patrick O. Waeber, Auteur ; Lena M. Reibelt, Auteur ; Ihoby H Randriamalala, Auteur ; Gabrielle Moser, Auteur ; Lucile M. Raveloarimalala, Auteur ; Fidy B. Ralainasolo, Auteur ; Jonah Ratsimbazafy, Auteur ; Lance Woolaver, Auteur . - 2017. Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Catégories : LEMURIENS LEMURIENS:Conservation , Education , Ecotourisme Mots-clés : ALAOTRA GENTLE LEMUR  BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION  HAPALEMUR ALAOTRENSIS  MADAGASCAR  PROTECTED AREA  STAKEHOLDERS  VALUES  WETLANDS Résumé : Management and monitoring of community-based protected areas in Madagascar remain challenging because of a lack of financial, human and technical resources, and capacity. At Lake Alaotra, conversion of marshland for rice cultivation and a lack of effective habitat protection have pushed the locally endemic Alaotra gentle lemur Hapalemur alaotrensis to the brink of extinction. The highest density of the species is found in the locally managed Park Bandro, a high-priority conservation zone within the Lake Alaotra New Protected Area. We evaluated local awareness and perceptions of Park Bandro, and discussed preferred management options with local communities. Two questionnaire surveys were carried out, one with 180 participants at six sites around the lake and marsh, and another with 50 participants in the village adjacent to Park Bandro. The majority of participants knew of the existence of Park Bandro but most did not know its purpose or size. Values and perceptions of local communities were influenced by occupation and distance to the Park, with fishers being most aware of the Park. We found that local people had a high level of environmental awareness and were willing to discuss zonation and alternative resource management strategies as long as these activities could provide a tangible livelihood benefit. Lack of awareness among local resource users regarding the purpose and status of protected areas such as Park Bandro is a challenge that needs to be addressed, and one that is relevant for environmental education and management of protected areas throughout Madagascar. Titre du périodique : Oryx Volume : 52(4): 677-686 En ligne : DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0030605316001198

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