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The effect of a political crisis on performance of community forests and protected areas in Madagascar

Environmental Studies and Forestry

The effect of a political crisis on performance of community forests and protected areas in Madagascar

R. A. Neugarten, R. A. Rasolofoson, et al.

This study explores how a political crisis in Madagascar influenced community-managed forests and protected areas, revealing that post-crisis, deforestation accelerated more in community-managed forests than in state-protected areas. The research, conducted by Rachel A. Neugarten and colleagues, highlights potential vulnerabilities in community-based conservation amidst political turmoil.

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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of a political crisis in Madagascar on the effectiveness of community-managed forests (CFM) and protected areas (administered by Madagascar National Parks, MNP) in reducing deforestation. Using remote sensing data and statistical matching within an event study design, the researchers found that deforestation accelerated after the crisis, more so in CFM than MNP. While there was no difference in performance during the crisis, CFM performed significantly worse in post-crisis years. This suggests that community-based conservation may be less resilient than state protection when deforestation pressures intensify after a political crisis.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Apr 05, 2024
Authors
Rachel A. Neugarten, Ranaivo A. Rasolofoson, Christopher B. Barrett, Ghislain Vieilledent, Amanda D. Rodewald
Tags
Madagascar
deforestation
political crisis
community-managed forests
protected areas
conservation
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