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Assessment of the Environmental, Economic And Quality Control Issues of Wild-Harvesting of Medicinal Plants in Madagascar

Grantee Name: L'Homme et l'Environnement

Hotspot
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands
Location
Madagascar
Amount
$10,000
Dates
Sep 2003 – Mar 2004
Keywords
Capacity building, Livelihoods, Medicinal plants, Monitoring and evaluation

Conduct an assessment of plant populations, traditional use and harvesting, commercial harvesting and domestic and international markets for the two species of wild-harvested medicinal plants (Centella asiatica and Drosera madagascariensis). Identify means to improve the efficiency and sustainability of harvest by local communities and train local communities in these practices.

Strategic Direction :

2 Private-sector conservation initiatives

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