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P A G E 6
“An unmistakable
boundary is an
important tool for
Park protection –
not only does it
clearly demarcate
the edge of the
Park, but it shows
that protection is
active in present
terms.”
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2
S A V A C O N S E R V A T I O N
Marojejy National Park Boundary
Any conservation project requires a balance of activities of
delayed and immediate impact potential. An example of
delayed impact would be our teacher training program.
Environmental education of the youth is essential, but it is not
likely to have a conservation impact until those youngsters are
near adulthood. On the other hand, direct support to
Madagascar National Parks Department (MNP), targeting
protection of Marojejy National Park, can have an immediate
conservation impact.
In an agreement with MNP, DLC SAVA Conservation is
supporting clearly reestablishing the boundary of Marojejy NP,
which had become overgrown, with boundary signs
deteriorated. The support enables MNP to have new signs
made and put in place along 20 km. of the park boundary (see
left photo). An unmistakable boundary is an important tool for
Park protection – not only does it clearly demarcate the edge
of the Park, but it shows that protection is active in present
terms. If all goes well with demarcation of this first section of
the Marojejy NP boundary, DLC SAVA Conservation will
support work on other sections. Partnering with MNP is a
vitally important part of our project.
Newly finished signs for the Marojejy NP boundary.
Boundary sign in place. Translation to English -
"Park Boundary, Do Not Enter, Duke Lemur
Center, MNP [Madagascar National Parks]".