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Endangered legume related species <em>Lemuropisum edule,</em>, southwest Madagascar.
Endangered legume related species Lemuropisum edule,, southwest Madagascar.
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Developing the Antsokay Arboretum as a Center for Biodiversity Study and Ecotourism in Southwest Madagascar
Grantee Name: 
NGO Arboretum d'Antsokay
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$113,739
DATES
Mar 2005
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Dec 2007
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$113,739
DATES
Mar 2005
-
Dec 2007

Create a unique facility for the scientific study, documentation, and biodiversity conservation of the flora of the Spiny Forest, as well as to provide a model for the development of sustainable ecotourism. Activities will include improving the herbarium, the living collection, and the scientific documentation associated with the flora of the Spiny Forest.

Strategic Direction: 3 Biodiversity conservation and management training