Wildlife Population Assessment
Biodiversity Monitoring
The Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiversity Monitoring Initiative, launched by Domenic Romanello in April 2023, is an ongoing effort to track the abundance and density of primate and avian species in one of Madagascar’s largest remaining tracts of tropical dry forest. This initiative is vital for understanding population trends, habitat use, and the overall health of the region’s biodiversity. What makes this work especially impactful is that it is conducted by trained local community members, ensuring both scientific rigor and community involvement in conservation. By empowering local stakeholders with the skills to monitor wildlife, the initiative fosters long-term stewardship of the forest while generating critical data for conservation planning.
The Team
Francis Feodal
Head of field data collection and management for the Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiversity Monitoring Initiative (August 2023-Present).
Domenic Romanello
Founder and director of the Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiveristy Monitoring Initiative (August 2023- Present).
Mirana Rahariniaina
Graduate researcher for the Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiveristy Monitoring Initiative (March-August 2023).
Mamitiana Rakotohary
Graduate researcher for the Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiveristy Monitoring Initiative (March-August 2023).
Our Supporters
The Kirindy Mitea National Park Biodiversity Monitoring Initiative is now supported by AID Forests. Launching this initiative would not have been possible without the support of our funders: the Primate Society of Great Britain, the University of Texas at Austin, contributors to a University of Texas HornRaiser crowdfunding campaign, private donors, and numerous Rotary Clubs, including Asheboro, Crescent, Crystal City, Furnitureland, Greensboro Airport, High Point, Jonesboro, Kernersville, Midstate Asheboro, Mocksville, Mount Airy, Randolph, Southern Guilford, Southern Pines, Sandhills, Summit, Troy, and Yadkin.
