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Closing Comments
As we complete the third year of SAVA Conservation, I would like to recognize those who, in addition to our
supporters, make the project a success. On the ground in the SAVA, the tireless work of
Dr. Erik Patel
and
Lanto
Andrianandrasana
is the true driving force behind the project. In a country where getting things done is always a
circuitous route, Erik and Lanto deftly manage a mind-boggling array of diverse project activities. But the project also
relies on numerous partners and collaborators in the SAVA – to name a few,
Desiré Rabary, Joxe, Jackson, Guy Tam
Hyock
, and many others, all provide essential expertise and experience. In the US, back at Duke, DLC director
Dr.
Anne Yoder
gives our conservation work in Madagascar the highest priority and support, without which there would
simply be no SAVA Conservation project. DLC operations director
Greg Dye
is always on the lookout for funding
opportunities, as are
Niki, Janice, and Valorie
, as mentioned in the support report. DLC business manager
Melissa
Dean
navigates the intricacies of project accounting for the university, and ensures that we are properly following
Duke procedures at all levels. And thanks to all the DLC staff, for the continual moral support and interest in our
Madagascar program.
I would be remiss if I did not also thank
Patricia Massard
who, on a volunteer basis, patiently assembles our
articles and photos into an appealing and well organized newsletter (and often in a time crunch!). Thanks also to
Connect Technology
, in Jackson, Mississippi for their generous donation of the service of converting the newsletter
into an attractive and very useful online format.
SAVA Conservation is most assuredly a team effort, and we are grateful to one and all who help us to put
conservation on the ground in the SAVA region of Madagascar!