The Great Projects

What We Do

The Great Projects conducts research on wild lemur populations in La Mananara, 3 hours north of the capital, for 5 months of the year.

At The Great Projects, we strive to protect wild lemur species along with various other flora and fauna and support local communities in central Madagascar. Through research and habitat restoration initiatives, carried out in partnership with Wildlife Madagascar, we aim to preserve biodiversity and secure a sustainable future for wild lemur populations.

We operate in a fully self-sufficient manner by offering exclusive and unique research and volunteer opportunities at a brand-new, purpose-built research station. This project provides an exciting opportunity for people to visit Madagascar, observe lemurs in the wild, and make a lasting contribution to their conservation in the region.

Photos above: Volunteers participate in scientific research in Madagascar with The Great Projects.

How We Protect Lemurs and Other Wildlife

Our research project welcomes international volunteers from around the world who actively participate in the ongoing study of five different lemur species (Indri, Diademed sifaka, Common brown lemur, Eastern bamboo lemur, Goodman’s mouse lemur).

Volunteer Activities

Volunteers carry out lemur surveys, forest biodiversity assessments, and habituation treks to better understand the forest and the lemurs that reside there, supporting conservation management decisions. They also collect seeds, assist in the on-site nursery, contribute to reforestation efforts, and engage in various community outreach programmes to ensure the protection of the forest and a lasting habitat for all ten of the lemur species found here.

Photos above: A Diademed sifaka and Indri in the Anjozorobe-Angavo protected area in Madagascar.

What Lemur Species We Protect

The Anjozorobe-Angavo protected area contains the following lemur species:

• Indri (Indri indri)
• Diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema)
• Common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus)
• Eastern bamboo lemur (Hapalemur griseus)
• Goodman’s mouse lemur (Microcebus lehilahytsara)
• Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
• Eastern woolly lemur (Avahi laniger)
• Weasel sportive lemur (Lepilemur mustelinus)
• Crossley’s dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus crossleyi)
• Sibree’s dwarf lemurs (Cheirogaleus sibreei)

How We Support Local Communities

There are several local communities surrounding the forest where we carry out our research. Alongside Wildlife Madagascar, we collaborate with members of these communities to provide food through community gardens and support education by organising engaging, educational conservation activities.

Our joint aim is to inspire the next generation to protect the forest by fostering an understanding of the connection between people and the environment.

We also strengthen our relationships with these communities by offering employment opportunities at the research station, which helps them become more engaged with our long-term goals.