By renting out fiberglass canoes to locals, Madagascar’s trees survive brutal axing

“One fiber canoe can protect eight big trees,” says Lily-Arison

Lily-Arison Rene de Roland. Photo credit: John C. Mittermeier/National Geographic

Madagascar is known for its distinct and endemic biodiversity, but the Indian Ocean African island has been facing arduous challenges threatening the smooth functioning of its ecosystem. The US International Development agency, USAID, describes the present threats to Madaga…