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Marotandrano

The Marotandrano Special Reserve is a natural protected area in northern Madagascar, bordering the Sofia and Alaotra Mangoro regions.

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Endemic species

Indri indri, Propithecus diadema, Eulemur albifrons, Eulemur rubriventer, Hapalemur occidentalis

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Fauna

Indri indri, Propithecus diadema, Eulemur albifrons, Eulemur rubriventer, Hapalemur occidentalis

Major pressures

Bushfire, lemur trap

Other pressures

Illegal logging, NTFPs, mining survey, poachers' camp

Endangered species and conservation status

Indri indri (CR), Propithecus diadema (CR), Eulemur albifrons (EN), Eulemur rubriventer(VU), Hapalemur occidentalis (VU)

Conservation efforts and actions

Reinforcement of patrols and surveillance, ecological monitoring, maintenance of conservation infrastructures

Biodiversity conservation

A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.

Conservation, Support and Development

Sustainable development initiatives

Reforestation

The main initiatives are :

Concessioning of infrastructure: professionalize the accommodation offering by concessioning the hotel complex, thereby improving service quality and increasing the site's economic profitability.

Ecotourism development

Available activities

Camping, wildlife observation, guided tours, village visits

Reception facilities

Rest areas, campsites

Community Development Projects

Ongoing conservation projects

Reinforcement of patrols through permanent missions with military personnel for fire prevention

Community support initiatives

Distribution of vanilla, clove and coffee seedlings
Allocation of ploughs
Provision of beehives (apiculture)
Construction of school infrastructure.

Conservation and development support partnerships

Comité Locale du Parc (CLP)
Graine de vie
Agriculture and livestock department
Mayors of rural communes
Head of fokontany
Local population

Fund Madagascar National Parks' five-year strategic plan to ensure the sustainable management of marine and terrestrial protected areas.

Ensure sustainable financing and effective management of PAs by supporting biodiversity conservation while involving local communities

On the plan

Area 42 200 Ha

VISIT US

Depending on your means of transport :

Ground Transportation
- Secondary road: Mandritsara-Marotandrano (45km): Automobile (May-December), Motorcycle, Bicycle.
- Secondary road: Marotandrano-Ampitambe (12km): Automobile, Motorcycle, Bicycle.
- Trail: Ampitambe-Entrée du Parc (7km): on foot
Maritime transport
None
Air transport
None

Tips for reaching the Park/Reserve
- Bring raincoats (it's a dense, humid forest).
- Bring sandals
Fees and rates
Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.
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