Ambohitantely is the last remaining forest stronghold on Madagascar's High Plateau, protecting rare species and endangered ecosystems. Here, conservation efforts never cease: every day, patrols, joint brigades, and communities work together to combat fires, illegal logging, and all forms of human pressure.
Thanks to local involvement and partnerships (Graine de Vie, Vahatra, MBC, Eden, etc.), ecological restoration is advancing by leaps and bounds, with innovative methods and unprecedented involvement from residents.
In 2024, the Reserve has not lost a single hectare of forest—proof that the mobilization is bearing fruit, both for the forest and for wildlife.

Success story

No forest loss despite an intense dry season—a collective achievement made possible by the vigilance of the teams and active collaboration with NGO partners and local communities.

In Ambohitantely, co-management is not just a slogan: it is a reality on the ground. The restructuring of the CLPs and COSAP in 2024 has strengthened the involvement of villages in the management and monitoring of the reserve.
Thanks to restoration projects, more than 700 local jobs have been created—mostly for women—and every conservation action is carried out with and for the local people.
Awareness-raising, meetings, shared decisions: every voice counts in preserving the forest and improving everyone's lives.

Success story

Thanks to the restoration work carried out by Eden Reforestation Projects, 700 villagers, more than half of whom are women, have been able to work locally and actively participate in protecting their environment.

Ambohitantely is much more than a reserve: it is an invitation to adventure, learning, and wonder.
By 2024, the hiking trails have been rehabilitated, the footbridges and signs renewed, and the campsite modernized to offer visitors a unique experience in the heart of one of the plateau's last refuges of biodiversity.
Associations, researchers, students, and families are all welcome to experience, understand, and share the magic of Ambohitantely.

Success story

In 2024, maintenance of the “waterfall” circuit and the creation of new tent sites made it possible to welcome more visitors in ideal conditions, while protecting nature.

The Ambohitantely team does not just manage: it constantly reinvents itself. 2024 saw the modernization of offices and sanitary facilities, the arrival of a new director, and preparations for the use of digital monitoring and management tools.
Staff receive regular training, internal controls have been strengthened, and every challenge (insecurity, drought, human pressure) is tackled with agility and commitment.

Success story

Thanks to the team's dedication and the support of partners, administrative reception and staff comfort have been significantly improved, laying the foundations for even more effective management.

At Ambohitantely, every figure counts and every action is explained.
Financial and environmental reports, public meetings, audits: everything is accessible and regularly shared with partners, communities, and the general public.
The reserve is committed to informing, engaging in dialogue, and improving its management with complete transparency, ensuring a solid reputation and lasting trust.

Success story

In 2024, all of the reserve's annual and financial results were published, strengthening the confidence of communities, donors, and partners in the management of the Protected Area.

🚫🌳 0 hectares of forest lost in 2024

🔥 Only 2 fires detected in the forest

🌱 89 hectares restored this year

🏘️ 143,943,445 Ariary in economic benefits for local residents in 2024

👩‍🌾 700+ local jobs created

🏞️ 6 varied ecotourism circuits

🏕️ 10 renovated tent sites

🛠️ 3.2 km of restored trails

🏢 Modernized offices and restrooms

👤 New management in place since October 2024

🚶‍♂️ Joint and reinforced patrols: Permanent surveillance thanks to the reinforcement of AGR, CLP, and joint brigade patrols. Over 100% of objectives achieved, with exceptional financial support for firefighting efforts.

🔥 Firebreak management and extension: 7.77 km of new firebreaks opened and 73.5 km maintained, involving local NGOs (Vahatra, Graine de Vie, Eden) and community labor.

🌱 Smart ecological restoration: Active restoration on 89 hectares in 2024, introduction of compost, local watering, innovative “under restoration” methodology with planting of adapted young plants.

🦉 Ecological monitoring: Monitoring of lemur, orchid, and rare palm populations, adaptation of methods according to safety on the ground.

💧 Improved water management: Maintenance and renovation of circuits and infrastructure to preserve the reserve's water resources.

🛠️ Multi-partner collaboration: Coordinated actions with Association Vahatra, Eden Reforestation Projects, Graine de Vie, and MBC for restoration, ecological monitoring, and firefighting.

🏡 Restructuring of CLPs and COSAPs: Renewal and revitalization of local management committees, with strong involvement of local communities in monitoring and day-to-day management.

👩‍🌾 Community development: Creation of more than 700 local jobs in restoration projects, with strong participation by women, and support for improving living conditions through partner NGOs.

🏫 Awareness-raising and training: Workshops in villages and schools on conservation, firefighting, and the benefits of sustainable management: 5 villages raised awareness, regular meetings of CLPs and COSAP.

📚 Governance support: Meetings and ongoing support for co-management structures (COSAP and CLP), training in the use of modern conservation tools (SMART mobile, Forest Watcher, etc.).