Inauguration of a New Protected Area: The Ambanitaza Biocultural Landscape Community-led Conservation for Long-term Stewardship By James Herrera, DLC Director of Conservation. Published August 9, 2026. On July 9, 2026, a new protected area, Ambanitaza, was inaugurated after four years of planning, fieldwork, and deliberations. Nearly 1,000 attendees celebrated this grassroots initiative. The protected area […]