1. ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS AND SELECTING CONSERVATION RESPONSES CBC Madagascar

2. Definition of biodiversity conservation corridors: The conservation targets of biodiversity conservation corridor are: globally threatened species key biodiversity areas critical ecological processes

3. ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA CORRIDOR

4. Surface area: 540,000 ha Altitude 200- 1532 m Climate: Tropical humid Rainfall: ~ 2500-4000 mm/an Population: 1,300,000 inhabitants ~ 40-50% of Madagascar biodiversity §Low elevation forest (<800 m) presents the highest richness in term of biodiversity (flora, reptiles, amphibians, birds) §Mid elevation forest (800-1200m) highest richness in lemurs §High elevation forest (1200-1500 m) highest richness in small mammals §Threatened birds and fishes, locally endemics inhabit rivers §Deforestation rate: 0.7% ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA

5. Threatened species in Zahamena Mantadia §~ 70% of Indri indri (Babakoto) population §~80% of Propithecus diadema diadema (Sifaka) population §Probably 70% of Varecia variegata variegata population §At least 50% of Eutriorchis astur population §Endemic species in Zahamena- Mantadia: Mantella aurantiaca; Scaphiophryne boribory; Paroedura masobe Tyto soumagnei Cryptoprocta ferox Indri indri Mantella aurantiaca

6. KBA WITH CRITICAL SPECIES IN ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA

7. KBA WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES IN ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA

8. KBA WITH VULNERABLE SPECIES IN ZAHAMENA-MANTADIA

9. BROAD-SCALE ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES THAT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED Soil stabilization Connectivity to maintain exchange of biodiversity Control of hydrological functions Carbon storage and sequestration Pollination Food production others

10. CORRIDOR PLANNING CONSERVATION OUTCOMES: Viable population of threatened species and restricted range species of Zahamena-Mantadia corridor are conserved through sustainable funding and efficient management of 400,000ha of of protected areas (including conservation sites) Conservation contribute to the improvement of human well being.

11. INTERVENTION METHODS Integration of biodiversity conservation scenarios into communal, regional and provincial development plans Support to partners in biodiversity conservation- grants to planning and implementing organizations, studies of threatened species, In part through partnership with USAID regional alliance, support in acquiring development aid in key areas- NGO capacity development, proposal development Support to urgent development activities

12. WHO ARE THE ACTORS? Regional Development Committees composed by:  Authorities at provincial, regional and local level  Environment, Water and Forest departments  Local NGOs  Private sector Platform of coordination Heads of Regions Local communities and villager associations

13. Biodiversity conservation vision to support regional and communal development plans Biodiversity conservation corridor and conservation of ecological services are effective, measurable and contribute to regional economic development thanks to: better knowledge and sustainable management, giving responsibilities to authorities at different levels, involvement of surrounding communities motivated by economic benefits and improved health conditions Partnership between stakeholders and donors

14. INTERMEDIATE RESULTS Knowledge of Zahamena-Mantadia corridor biodiversity improved (CI, partners) Conservation and management plan of Zahamena-Mantadia corridor finalized and validated (Platform, Regional Development Committees, local community)

15. PROVIDE RELEVANT INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO DECISION MAKERS Combine biological, geographic and economic data layers –Identify priority sites for conservation –Project the deforestation trend in the future –Assess the opportunity costs and benefits of conservation alternatives : watershed protection, ecotourism, forest management transfer to communities Assess the landscape scenarios with associated biodiversity and economic values

16. INTERMEDIATE RESULTS Economic benefits for communities through conservation activities generated (carbon fund, ecotourism development) Social and economic alternatives related to natural resources management supported (health, community champion approach, ecologically viable economic activities) Funding of conservation and management plan of Zahamena- Mantadia corridor insured