Meet Anicet, our PhD student! Meet Anicet from the University of Mahajanga, who is one of our PhD student. He joined us last August 2024. His research focuses on identifying all plant species used in MBP’s reforestation efforts in Kianjavato. He collaborates closely with the KAFS team to identify tree species within the reforestation zones. He is also developing photographic guides that document different growth stages — from seed to seedling to mature tree — … Read More

Happy World Rainforest Day! Because our dedication to forest restoration never takes a break, we’re thrilled to celebrate the world rainforest day at Kianjavato Ahmanson Field Station (KAFS) by planting 12,300 trees along the Kianjavato to Vatovavy corridor. World Rainforest Day, celebrated annually all around the world, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of rainforests and inspiring action to protect them. This day is a powerful reminder that healthy, standing rainforests are essential … Read More

8 million trees planted! We did it! 8 million trees planted! With immense pride and gratitude, the MBP team announces that the goal of planting 8,000,000 trees have been reached at Kianjavato Ahmanson Field Station! From 2012 to today, a total of 8,006,810 trees have been planted, each one symbolizing growth, strength and resilience. We consider this as our part to build a greener futur for Madagascar. As Global Forest Watch reports, in 2020, Madagascar … Read More

Meet Janelle, Lead Keeper from OHDZA! I’m the Lead Keeper of the Desert Dome/Kingdoms of the Night for Mammals and Birds at the Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska. I have worked in Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night for the last 8.5 years. I work a wide variety of animals including a few of my favorites: fossa, ocelots, pygmy slow loris, and white-nosed coati. My love for prosimians started when … Read More

Meet Our Newest Volunteer, Haley! My name is Haley. I originally was supposed to be volunteering in 2020 but, with a shutdown world, that didn’t come to fruition. Now I am back and so excited to learn all that the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership has to offer. I am currently a full-time raft guide in the summers and am quite passionate about whitewater. I also enjoy a good book and have currently finished 10 books so … Read More

Introducing Georgia, our newest volunteer! I’m Georgia I’m from Seattle, Washington and I just finished my undergraduate studying biology with a concentration in ecology at Cornell University. During my studies I had some opportunities to do research and fieldwork related to conservation. I also spent a semester in South Africa studying ecology where I got to experience the field component of doing research which I really enjoyed. I’m planning to go to graduate school in … Read More