Patrick O. Waeber|Lena M. Reibelt|Ihoby H. Randriamalala|Gabrielle Moser|Lucile M. Raveloarimalala|Fidy Ralainasolo|Jonah Ratsimbazafy|Lance G. Woolaver
Local awareness and perceptions: consequences for conservation of marsh habitat at Lake Alaotra for one of the world's rarest lemurs
Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership|Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership|Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership|ETH Zurich|Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership|Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership|Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership
abstract management monitoring communitybased protected areas madagascar remain challenging lack financial human technical resources capacity lake alaotra conversion marshland rice cultivation lack effective habitat protection pushed locally endemic alaotra gentle lemur hapalemur alaotrensis brink extinction highest density species found locally managed park bandro highpriority conservation zone within lake alaotra new protected area evaluated local awareness perceptions park bandro discussed preferred management options local communities two questionnaire surveys carried one 180 participants six sites around lake marsh another 50 participants village adjacent park bandro majority participants knew existence park bandro know purpose size values perceptions local communities influenced occupation distance park fishers aware park found local people high level environmental awareness willing discuss zonation alternative resource management strategies long activities could provide tangible livelihood benefit lack awareness among local resource users regarding purpose status protected areas park bandro challenge needs addressed one relevant environmental education management protected areas throughout madagascar