As part of our mission for conservation and ecological restoration, Madagasikara Voakajy is committed to rehabilitating degraded ecosystems in the Key Biodiversity Area of Lake Tseny, Sofia region. This activity aligns with our second strategic pillar, which is the restoration of natural habitats, a crucial step to ensuring the long-term survival of Madagascar's biodiversity.
From July to August 2024, a mission was conducted to assess the natural habitats in each Natural Resource Management Transfer (NRMT) around Lake Tseny. The primary objective was to identify and analyze the levels of degradation in these areas, with the aim of planning suitable and effective restoration actions.
We used a circular observation method with a radius of 5 meters to evaluate the ecological quality of the selected sites. This field survey was carried out with the participation of local forest officers and the president of the Vondron’Olona Ifotony (local community committee). This work allowed us to select restoration units based on specific criteria, including:
- Uniformity of ecological conditions
- Floristic and physiognomic homogeneity of vegetation
- Observed levels of degradation
The vegetation types identified: an overview of the NRMT tseny’s diversity
During this mission, we identified four types of vegetation formations in the different territories of the NRMT
Tseny: Dense deciduous forests, Grassland savannas, Shrub savannas, Savoka (secondary vegetation)
These findings are essential for guiding future restoration actions, as each type of vegetation presents specific challenges for ecological regeneration.
By involving local communities, especially through Vondron’Olona Ifotony, Madagasikara Voakajy ensures that the restoration of natural habitats is built on a participatory and sustainable approach. These communities, as the primary beneficiaries of conservation efforts, play a key role in monitoring and managing the restored areas.
The importance of restoring natural habitats: a pillar of our mission
The restoration of natural habitats is a fundamental pillar of our mission. As an organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation, we understand that species protection cannot be separated from the restoration of the ecosystems they depend on. Through our restoration efforts at Lake Tseny, we aim to rehabilitate degraded areas, restore local biodiversity, and create more resilient ecosystems in the face of environmental and human pressures.
This activity is also part of a project funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) aimed at reducing Lake Tseny’s vulnerability to climate change.
