An invasive guava is muscling out Madagascar’s forests — and lemurs are helping
PolicyTuesday, March 31, 2026Mongabay

An invasive guava is muscling out Madagascar’s forests — and lemurs are helping

Invasive guava species are encroaching on Madagascar's forests, jeopardizing the survival of native wildlife, including the island's iconic lemurs. Restoration of native forests is essential for conservation efforts, but the invasive species complicate these efforts. Policy interventions addressing invasive species management are crucial to safeguard Madagascar's biodiversity.

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