CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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Accidental Conservation: Cocoa + Forest Restoration in Madagascar
By Tim McCollum
January 16, 2013
Cocoa farmers rely on the hardwood forest to protect their cocoa trees — and their incomes.
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Madagascar’s Lemurs: Thriving in Theaters, Disappearing in the Wild
By Dr. Russell A. Mittermeier
July 16, 2012
Sixty scientists report that lemurs are the Earth’s most endangered primates.
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Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar
By Rosimeiry Portela, Ph.D.
June 18, 2012
CI and partners are conducting important research on the value of ecosystems for economic activities.
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New Amphibian Captive Breeding Center Opens in Madagascar
By Nirhy Rabibisoa
January 13, 2012
One-quarter of Madagascar’s amphibians are threatened with extinction. This breeding facility will help these species fight back.
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