International Forestry Day- March 21, 2013
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Life in Madagascar…
on March 19, 2013
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Jack Anyone flying into Madagascar for the first time can expect to feel more than a little nervous. The excitement of planning your trip to the jungle and see the unique wildlife and endearing lemurs will by then have subsided only to be replaced by a sense of trepidation. What is this barren moonscape the plane is flying over? Not a single lemur or chameleon waving to greet me from its … Read More
International Women’s Day
on February 26, 2013
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Here’s a blog post on the groups of women that work with MBP. I figured this would be good timing for International Women’s Day on March 8th which, of course, the Ambalahosy women are preparing a celebration for and even Dadalioka is excited about. – MBP Volunteer, Nina Vehivavy Vonona & the Women’s Teams In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8th, I’d like to bring into the spotlight the awesome women … Read More
Madagascar Drone Missions
on February 18, 2013
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The MBP have plans to use drone technologies to make observations of the Malagasy landscape. Attached above is a link for the video and article that shows a test flight that was conducted by the team from Conservation Drones.org. Check it out! http://motherboard.vice.com/read/drones-are-sniffing-out-illegal-logging-in-madagascar#sthash.ssCEnpWV.dpuf Madagascar Team Leader and Drone operator: Zuzana Burivalova (PhD candidate) Applied Ecology & Conservation Lab, ETH Zurich With support from: Dr Martin Bauert, ZOO Zurich Wildlife Conservation Society Madagascar Madagascar National Parks … Read More
KAFS Construction Projects
on January 31, 2013
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Peter Photos courtesy of Peter The students and staff in their new raincoats. New wall supporting the Denver Nursery New wall supporting the Denver Nursery New wall supporting the Denver Nursery Future tent site for staff next to dining and storage Well recharge for showers Future tent site for staff next to dining and storage area Future tent site for staff next … Read More
Litchi Season is Here
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Blog from MBP Volunteer, Nina Miasa mafy vao mikaly nama! Translation: Those who work hard will be fed, my friend! Litchi baskets stacked and ready to be filled next to the Ambolotara fokontany sign. A tree behind Ambolotara with many bright red, litchi masaka. Litchi season is in full swing, and no better time to see this popular Malagasy song’s phrase in action. The first signs of litchi season come even weeks … Read More