Post at 18 January 2023

Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund (FAPBM) will fund 15 additional protected areas. Starting in 2023, 64 of the 123 protected areas in the Madagascar Protected Areas System (SAPM) will receive annual grants from FAPBM. The total planned funding amounts to 17.9 billion Ariary (approx. USD 4,428,000). The total area of protected areas funded will cover approximately 5,286,000 ha, or about 70% of the total area of the SAPM.

15 new sites could have been added thanks to an endowment from KFW to the capital of the FAPBM in 2021, and a contribution from Global Environment Facility – Conservation International in 2020. The new sites were selected based on their wealthiness of biodiversity and the threats on it. All sites already funded by FAPBM receive additional funding. In total, FAPBM funding to protected areas will increase by approximately 43% from 2022. This exceptional effort was decided by the Board of Trustees in response to the rapid degradation of biodiversity, particularly due to deforestation.

FAPBM provides about 30% of the budget of funded protected areas. While the priority is to secure operating activities, funding is also used to support conservation and community development activities.

« By agreeing to finance long-term operating costs of protected areas managers, FAPBM is positioning itself in a niche that donors traditionally refuse to finance. This is very important for securing long-term core activities for the sound management of the protected area and for attracting other donors,” witnessed a protected area manager.

What about the 123 protected areas? « Our next goal is to fund 72 protected areas by 2026. Together with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and Madagascar National Parks, as well as NGOs and donors, we have set up the Madagascar Protected Areas Coalition. Its mission is to mobilize strong and sustainable financial and political support for protected areas. Together we are pursuing a fundraising campaign for Madagascar’s protected areas. We are appealing not only to international donors, but also to national donors, including the private sector. For this, we want to develop other financing instruments » stressed the President of the Board of Trustees, Nanie Ratsifandrihamanana.

About FAPBM

Created in 2005, FAPBM is a private Malagasy trust fund dedicated to the conservation of Madagascar’s biodiversity. Its mission is to contribute to the sustainable financing of the Madagascar Protected Areas System (SAPM), to the conservation of biodiversity, to the maintenance of ecosystem services, to the well-being of the population, to the fight against climate change and to promote good management within the SAPM. Each investment in the FAPBM’s capital generates perpetual annual revenues, dedicated primarily to conservation and community development activities in protected areas. FAPBM is internationally recognized for its expertise in protected area financing, transparency, good governance of funds, and the relevance and sustainability of its interventions. Conservation International, WWF, the World Bank, the French government (through AFD), the French Facility for the Global Environment, the German government (through KfW) trust it by making contributions to its capital.

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Appendix 2: Characteristics of the funded protected areas (Newly funded protected areas are highlighted by ***)

  1. AGNALAZAHA (MBG)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Atsimo Atsinanana Region; Farafangana District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Coastal forest, Eulemur cinereiceps – Varikamena, Asteropeia micraster – Manokimena, Cryptocarya velutina – hazotavolo
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Agnalazaha PA is one of the last remaining coastal forests in this part of the island. The main ecological functions of these coastal forests are to stabilize the soil, which is very fragile and unstable in this region. It also retains the water of the river and streams, for the local populations and the crop fields, before they pour into the ocean.
    • Agnalazaha PA is accessible by the national road n°45 connecting Farafangana to Vangaindrano. It presents a great potential for tourism.
    • AREA: 2,745 ha
  2. AMBATOVAKY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Analanjirofo Region; Soanierana Ivongo District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland dense rainforest (314-800 m), Midland dense rainforest (800- 1175 m), Indri indri, Propithecus diadema diadema and Varecia variegata variegata
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Many rivers start to run from the Reserve of Ambatovaky which constitutes a real water tower for the surrounding region.
    • AREA: 78,139 ha
  3. AMBODIVAHIBE (Conservation International)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Antsiranana II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, Pteropus rufus bats; marine turtles: Eretmochelys imbricata, Chelonia mydas.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The halieutic resources constitute a means of subsistence for the population bordering the park. The NPA of Ambodivahibe supplies a large part of the halieutic products (fish, shrimps, crabs, octopus) of Antsiranana city market.
    • AREA: 39,794 ha
  4. ***AMBOHITANTELY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antananarivo Province; Analamanga Region; Ankazobe District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense medium altitude rainforests, Dypsis oropedionis, Dypsis decipiens, and Eulemur fulvus
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The Special Reserve of Ambohitantely presents a dense hydrographic network that plays the ecological function of water reservoir, pouring on the watersheds of Ikopa to the west and Betsiboka to the east.
    • AREA: 5,600 ha
  5. ***ANALAMAZAOTRA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Alaotra Mangoro Region; Moramanga District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Mid-altitude rainforest, Indri indri, Propithecus diadema diadema and Varecia variegata variegata
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Source of foreign exchange and represents an employment opportunity for local residents (private operators, local communities) through ecotourism.
    • AREA: 810 ha
  6. ANALALAVA (MBG)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Atsinanana Region; Toamasina II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland rainforest, lemurs, threatened plants
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The forest provides raw materials for handicrafts and basketry, which provide significant household income.
    • The forest is the source of several rivers that ensure the irrigation of the lowland rice fields.
    • AREA: 229 ha
  7. ***ANALAMERANA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana and Sava Regions; Antsiranana II and Vohémar District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dry dense deciduous forest and Propithecus perrieri
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: An important hydrographic network made up of 8 watercourses originating within the Reserve that ensure the supply of drinking water to the three surrounding rural communities. The existence of the gallery forests also ensures the viability of the agricultural activities of the three rural communes in the area through the protection of the soil and the watersheds.
    • AREA: 34,700 ha
  8. ***ANDASIBE MANTADIA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Alaotra Mangoro Region; Moramanga District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Mid-altitude rainforest, Indri indri and Mantella aurantiaca
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: This is one of the most visited PAs in the SAPM, and therefore represents an employment opportunity as well as a significant source of income for the local residents. It also serves as a source of drinking water for neighboring villages.
    • AREA: 15,480 ha
  9. ANDOHAHELA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Anosy Region; Amboasary Atsimo and Taolagnaro Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland rainforest, midland rainforest, transitional forest, tall Didiereaceae and Euphorbia thicket
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park represents a water reservoir for the whole of the Anosy, Androy and Atsimo Atsinanana regions: it covers the water needs of the surrounding populations as well as the irrigation of the crop fields of three vast agricultural production zones (Manampanihy valley, Amboasary basin and plains around Isaka).
    • AREA: 76,140 ha
  10. ANDRAFIAMENA ANDAVAKOERA (FANAMBY)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Antsiranana II and Ambilobe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: forests, Propithecus perrieri, Adansonia perrieri, Adansonia madagascariensis
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Provides an additional income opportunity for households through tourism.
    • AREA: 73,319 ha
  11. ANDRANOMENA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Menabe Region; Morondava District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense Dry Forest
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The reserve constitutes with the national park of Kirindy Mité a regulator of the region’s climate as well as a genetic reservoir of biodiversity.
    • AREA: 6,420 ha
  12. ANDRINGITRA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Haute Matsiatra and Ihorombe Regions; Ambalavao and Ivohibe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland rainforest (650-800 m), dense montane sclerophyllous forest (1800-2000 m), Eulemur cinereiceps, Ravenea glauca
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The Andringitra National Park shelters numerous water sources irrigating the plains of the Ihorombe Plateau to the south of Madagascar. It hides numerous waterfalls and cascades, sacred caves and natural pools.
    • AREA: 31,160 ha
  13. ANJANAHARIBE-SUD (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; SAVA and Sofia Regions; Districts of Andapa, Bealanana and Befandriana Nord
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense mid-elevation rainforest, Indri indri
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The reserve acts as a hydrological source feeding the region’s basins, and as a protection for the hydrographic networks irrigating the large rice-growing area of the Andapa basin. It also plays an important role in regulating the region’s climate.
    • AREA: 26,903 ha
  14. ANKARAFANTSIKA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Ambato Boeny and Marovoay Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry semi-caducifolious forest on sand, swamp forests (Raphières; Frap), permanent lakes, diurnal lemurs (Prophithecus coquereli, Eulemur mongoz), nocturnal lemur (Avahi occidentalis Lepilemur edwardsi)
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park regulates the water cycle that irrigates the rice-growing plains of Marovoay, one of the rice granaries of Madagascar, and the outlying areas as far as Soalala and Besalampy.
    • It is an accessible national park with many tourist attractions. It provides additional income opportunities for the communities through ecotourism.
    • AREA: 136,513 ha
  15. ANKARANA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Province Antsiranana; Region Diana; District Ambilobe
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest, canyons and Tsingy and its settlement.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Development, maintenance and biodiversity maintenance contribute to the loss of income of the local population through the employment of local labor.
    • Ecotourism increases the number of promising sectors and sources of income for the population, and part of the entrance fee to the PAs (DEAP) allows the local community to benefit from micro-projects and income-generating activities.
    • AREA: 18,225 ha
  16. ANKIVONJY (WCS)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Ambanja District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: marine mammals (whales and dolphins), sea turtles, rays and sharks, coral reefs, mangroves
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Ankivonjy has a strong landscape value. Fishing and tourism activities constitute a source of income for the population around the Protected Area.
    • AREA: 139,409 ha
  17. ANTREMA (MNHN)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Mitsinjo District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Raphia areas, mangroves, dense dry semi-caducifolious forest, Propithecus coronatus, Eulemur fulvus rufus, Eulemur mongoz, Microcebus, murinus and Lepilemur edwardsi
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The PA provides the raw materials used locally for basketry, which is the main income-generating activity for women.
    • Marine fisheries represent the main sources of income for local populations in this region.
    • AREA: 20,620 ha
  18. MENABE ANTIMENA PROTECTED AREA – APMA (FANAMBY, CNFEREF, DURRELL)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Menabe Region; Morondava and Belo/Tsiribihina Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest, mangroves, lakes (Bedo and Kimanomby), Microcebus berthae (the world’s smallest primate), Lepilemur ruficaudatus, Hypogeomys antimena, Pyxis planicauda, waterbird communities, Adansonia grandidieri, Hazomalania voyroni, Diospyros spp., Dalbergia spp. and Santalina madagascariensis.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Provides additional income for the population through ecotourism in the Andranomena Special Reserve and the National Center for Training, Study and Research on the Environment and Forestry (CNFEREF). Existence of an association of sculptors who value dead (precious) wood in the areas of right of use, whose sector is well structured and brings in a lot of money for the communities.
    • AREA: 210,312 ha
  19. BALY BAY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Soalala District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forests with integrated targets, Astrochelys yniphora, day lemurs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park constitutes a reservoir of water for rice cultivation and a reservoir of fishery resources that allow the population to benefit as a source of income.
    • The raffia zone, which is subject to specifications, provides the raw materials for the population, whose products are sold as a source of income.
    • AREA: 57,418 ha
  20. BEANKA (BCM)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Melaky Region; Maintirano and Morafenobe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry deciduous forest, lowland and riparian forests, lemurs, birds, reptiles and amphibians
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The PA is a large water reservoir that supplies water to crop fields as far as the Great Plains of Maintirano.
    • The forests are essential for the villagers by providing them with various medicinal plants, but they also serve as shelters for the herds of zebus in case of Dahalo (cattle rustlers) attacks.
    • AREA: 17,000 ha
  21. BEMARAHA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Melaky Region; Antsalova and Morafenobe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest on limestone plateau, Eulemur rufus, commercial reptiles (Brookesia peramata and Uroplatus henkeli), Erymnochelis madagascariensis
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: It is the most visited national park in the SAPM.
    • The Park plays the role of water tower of all the parts downstream of the plateau of Bemaraha, including the Bemamba plain which is one of the rice granaries of the region. It also contributes to the protection of the traditional and cultural values of the Sakalava people through the presence of vazimba tombs in the Manambolo gorges.
    • AREA: 157,710 ha
  22. ***BETAMPONA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Atsinanana Region; Toamasina II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland Moist evergreen dense Forest, Varecia variegata, Propithecus diadema, Indri indri and Dalbergia spp.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The water network supplies drinking water to the peripheral areas of the Reserve; it is also a source of water for the two downstream watersheds, particularly for rice cultivation; finally, it serves as a practicable waterway for the transport of products.
    • AREA: 2,228 ha
  23. ***BEZA MAHAFALY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana Region; Betioky Atsimo District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Intermediate forest, gallery forest, xerophilous thicket, Astrochelys radiata, Propithecus verreauxii, Lemur catta
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The water system supplies drinking water to the surrounding areas.
    • AREA: 4,200 ha
  24. ***BOMBETOKA (DELC)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Mahajanga II, Mitsinjo and Marovoay Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Mangroves, endemic and threatened birds, lemurs and bats.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The Avicennia marina species has the particularity of sheltering silkworms which constitute an important source of income for the population.
    • AREA: 71,943 ha
  25. ***SAINTE MARIE CAPE (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Androy Region; Tsihombe and Beloha Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Spiny Bush, Coastal thicket, Dwarf vegetation, and Turtles: Astrochelys radiata and Pyxis arachnoides.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Source of water supplying part of the region’s basins and protection of the hydrographic networks irrigating part of the peripheral zone of Sainte Marie Cape. Opportunity for additional income for the local residents through tourism.
    • AREA: 3,610 ha
  26. ***CAZ – ANKENIHENY ZAHAMENA CORRIDOR (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana Regions; Moramanga, Ambatondrazaka, Brickaville, Toamasina II and Vatomandry Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense rainforests, azonal forest, lemur species, birds
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The national park ensures the protection and water supply of the hydrographic networks that drain the large valleys of the Alaotra and the plains around Toamasina.
    • AREA: 369,266 ha
  27. ***MAROJEJY – ANJANAHARIBE SUD – TSARATANANA – COMATSA FOREST CORRIDOR (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Sava and Sofia Regions; Andapa, Bealanana and Befandriana Nord Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland moist forest, Dense midland moist forest, Mountain sclerophyll forest, Propithecus candidus, Microgale jobihely, Brachytarsomys villosa, Brachypteracias leptosomus, Neodrepanis hypoxantha, Euryceros prevostii, Calumma marojezense, Calumma tsaratananense, Platypelis tetra, and Scaphiophryne boribory
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Hydrological source feeding the basins of the region; protection of the hydrographic networks irrigating the large rice-growing area of the Andapa basin. It also plays an important role in regulating the region’s climate.
    • AREA: 317,287 ha
  28. MAHAVAVY KINKONY COMPLEX – CMK (ASITY MADAGASCAR)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Mitsinjo District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lakes, rivers and swamps, mangroves, dense dry forest, olive rail, endemic and threatened fish, waterbirds, bats
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The mangrove constitutes an area of economic importance in the CMK thanks to its productivity in shrimps, crabs and fish. The communities near the openings (Ampitsopitsoka, Antsakoamanera, Andolomikopaka, Boeny Ampasy and Boeny-Aranta) live on the products of the sea and mangroves.
    • The PA also ensures the supply of drinking water to the population. The potential for handicrafts with raffia is significant. Development activities (income-generating activities/ IGA, development of sectors, etc.), IEC and promotion of handicrafts have been implemented with local women’s associations. The products of this handicraft are currently sold in the stores of Mahajanga.
    • AREA: 302,000 ha
  29. MANGOKY IHOTRY COMPLEX – CMI (ASITY)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana and Menabe Regions; Morombe and Manja Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Ihotry brackish lake, freshwater lakes and swamps, dense dry forest, mangroves, endemic threatened waterbirds, threatened diurnal lemurs, Erymnochelys madagascariensis, Charadrius thoracicus
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Ihotry Lake and the mangroves constitute a reserve of halieutic resources for the neighboring communities. The neighboring communities of the littoral and the delta (Andranopasy, Antongo, Mangolovolo, Ambohibe) practice fishing as their main income generating activity.
    • The lakes also provide drinking water and groundwater replenishment.
    • The development of basketry from the exploitation of satrana (Bismarkia spp.), constitutes an additional income for women.
    • AREA: 426,146 ha
  30. ***GALOKO KALOBINONO (FAMELONA ASSOCIATION)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Regions; Ambilobe District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense rainforests, Teramulus waterloti, Paretroplus damii
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Ecotourism potential
    • AREA: 74,205 ha
  31. IBITY (MBG)
    • LOCATION: Antananarivo Province; Vakinankaratra Region; Antsirabe II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Tapia wood, gallery forest, Eidolon dupreanum, Pteropus rufus, Pentachlaena latifolia, saxicolous vegetation
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The great economic importance of the Massif d’Ibity is due to its role as the source of streams and rivers that irrigate several thousand hectares of rice fields in the surrounding area. The lower slopes of the massif are used for grazing, collecting medicinal plants and wood.
    • Tourism, although on a small scale, also provides modest economic benefits to the local population.
    • AREA: 6,136 ha
  32. ISALO (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa and Toliara Provinces; Ihorombe and Atsimo Andrefana Regions; Ihosy Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Canyon rock forest, mid-altitude sclerophyll forest, dense dry forest on alluvial soil, Propithecus verreauxi, Scaphiophryne gottlebei
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park is a significant revenue generator for MNP through ecotourism.
    • AREA: 81,540 ha
  33. ITREMO (RBG-KEW)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Amoron’i Mania Region; Ambatofinandrahana District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Rainforest, tapia and landy be forest, rock formation, terrestrial orchids, endemic birds (Anas melleri, Aviceda madagascariensis and Accipiter madagascariensis), Mantella cowanii, Propithecus verreauxi, useful plants
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Source of the rivers which ensures the irrigation of the rice fields in the totality of the lowlands around the region of Ambatofinandrahana.
    • AREA: 24,788 ha
  34. ***KALAMBATRITRA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa and Toliara Provinces; Anosy and Ihorombe Regions; Betroka and Iakora Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland rainforest, Melanophylla alnifolia, Senecio kalambatritiensis, Psychotria ivakoanyensis, Psiadia dracaenifolia kalambatritiensis, Anas melleri
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Mangoky and Ionaivo rivers are fed by the streams that are in the Reserve. These streams are clear and permanent.
    • AREA: 28,255 ha
  35. KIRINDY MITÉ (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Menabe Region; Manja and Morondava Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest (Kirindy-Mité and Andranomena), brackish coastal lakes, mangroves, coral reefs, marine turtles
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Maritime fishing is the main activity of the local population.
  36. LOKOBE (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Nosy Be District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Eulemur macaco, palm trees
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Lokobe is irradiated by 12 small rivers that provide drinking water and irrigation for the surrounding populations. The park also plays an important role in tourism in the region.
    • AREA: 862 ha
  37. LOKY MANAMBATO (FANAMBY)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Sava Region; Vohémar District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry sclerophyllous forest, dense moist evergreen forests of high altitude, slopes and low altitude and semi-deciduous, mangroves, coastal forest, Aspidostemon trichandra, Dalbergia gautieri, Combretum nusbaumei, Dypsis ambanja, Dypsis tokaravina
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Located in a region of high economic potential, the management of the Loky Manambato PA has been able to provide local populations with the benefits of cash crops through the establishment of the Sahanala platform.
    • A fishery center was also built for marine fishing activities.
    • The economic spin-offs are very significant for the local economy, especially since the site is an undeniable tourist attraction.
    • AREA: 250,000 ha
  38. MAKIRA (WCS)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana, Mahajanga and Toamasina Provinces, Analanjirofo Sava and Sofia Regions; Andapa, Antalaha, Befandriana Nord, Mandritsara and Maroantsetra Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense low and medium altitude rainforests, forest bridges, day and cathemeral lemurs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park is a large reservoir of water for the region: irrigation water for the cultivation areas and drinking water in the numerous water bodies.
    • AREA: 372,470 ha
  39. MANANARA-NORD (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Analanjirofo Region; Mananara-Nord District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland moist evergreen forest, Indri indri, coastal forest, coral reefs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The National Park constitutes a water reservoir for the region with about 30 water sources.
    • AREA: 24,000 ha
  40. MANDROZO (TPF)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Melaky Region; Maintirano District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest, Lake Mandrozo, teabony, Phelsuma klemmeri, lemurs, Haliaeetus vociferoides, Amaurornis olivieri, Erymnochelys madagascariensis
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Mandrozo lake attracts many fishermen, 75% of whom settle in the area only during the fishing season (7 months/year). Fishing contributes to generating significant household income. The annual production of fish from the lake can reach 400 tons of fresh fish (2018-19)
    • The lake is a permanent source of water for agriculture.
    • AREA: 15,145 ha
  41. ***MANGERIVOLA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Atsinanana Region; Brickaville and Toamasina II Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland dense moist evergreen Forest, Mid altitude dense moist evergreen Forest, Varecia variegata, Indri indri, Propithecus diadema, Dalbergia spp.
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: It is home to a hydrographic network that plays an important role in the region’s economy: water reservoir that irrigates the region, powering the Volobe hydroelectric site, river for transporting goods, waterways used for agricultural or domestic purposes.
    • AREA: 12,475 ha
  42. MANOMBO (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Melaky Region; Antsalova and Morafenobe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland rainforest, eastern coastal forest, Varecia variegata éditorium, Eulemur cinereiceps
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The PA serves as a regulator of the water cycle, with streams flowing through the forest feeding 300 ha of rice fields. The PA also provides water to the city of Farafangana.
    • AREA: 5,320 ha
  43. MANONGARIVO (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; DIANA and Sofia Regions; Ambanja and Analalava Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Sambirano Dense Forest, Mid-altitude dense evergreen forest, Eulemur macaco
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Manongarivo special reserve is home to two large rivers, Sambirano and Andranomalaza, which flow into the Mozambique Channel, offering vast deltaic plains with high agricultural potential. It provides drinking water for the populations of the surrounding rural communities and irrigates crop fields estimated at around 100,000 ha. The protection of soils and downstream watersheds ensures the agricultural activities of the 3 main producing regions – Sambirano, Mahavavy and Sofia.
    • AREA: 51,568 ha
  44. MAROJEJY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; SAVA Region; Andapa and Sambava Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland rainforest, Prophithecus candidus
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park is a regulator of the water cycle irrigating the Andapa basin and the peripheral areas.
  45. MAROMIZAHA (GERP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Alaotra-Mangoro Region; Moramanga District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Mid-altitude dense rainforest, lemurs, Pandanus, bat caves, orchids, precious woods, Cyathea
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Located on the edge of the RN2, near the parks of Andasibe and Analamazaotra, the Reserve of Maromizaha presents the same tourist attractions. It remains however to promote these attractions and the tourist infrastructures inside the Reserve (circuits and sites of camping).
    • The Reserve of Maromizaha was the object of several reports as well national as international.
    • The beekeeping sector has begun to take on a larger scale since 2017, as well as fish farming, whose products are sold on the markets of Moramanga and Antananarivo.
    • The collection of medicinal plants also contributes significantly to household income.
    • AREA: 1,880 ha
  46. MAROTANDRANO (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Alaotra Mangoro and Sofia Regions; Andilamena and Mandritsara Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense rainforest, diurnal lemur species
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The Special Reserve of Marotandrano is a water tower where several rivers of the region have their sources.
    • AREA: 42,200 ha
  47. MASOALA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana and Toamasina Provinces; Analanjirofo and Sava Regions; Antalaha and Maroantsetra Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland rainforest, dense midland rainforest, dense highland rainforest, coastal forest, rare palms, coral reefs, marine turtles, day lemurs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Protection of the hydrographic networks and water source feeding the basins of the region and part of the Andapa basin (rice granary of the region).
    • AREA: 230,000 ha
  48. MIKEA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana Region; Morombe and Toliara II Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest of the West, thickets on sand and limestone, heavily exploited plants, endemic local fauna hunted, day and night lemurs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Hydrological source feeding part of the region’s basins and protection of the hydrographic networks irrigating the peripheral zone of Mikea.
    • AREA: 184,630 ha
  49. AMBER MOUNTAIN (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Province Antsiranana; Region Diana; District Antsiranana II
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense evergreen rainforest, transitional forest, crater lakes
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The national park ensures the fertility of the plains surrounding it, and protects the watersheds located in the lowlands (the area of irrigated land around the Montagne d’Ambre is about 70,000 ha).
    • It also provides water for agriculture and industry (JIRAMA, STAR, etc.), a source of income for communities (local labor, permanent or seasonal staff, ecotourism guides, etc.), mainly through ecotourism.
    • It is the main water reservoir of the city of Diego Suarez.
    • The Montagne d’Ambre National Park has many tourist attractions with the existence of the port of Diego Suarez which can accommodate large liners.
    • AREA: 30,538 ha
  50. FRENCH MOUNTAIN (SAGE)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Antsiranana II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry forest, gallery forest, tsingy, cultural, traditional and historical values, Adansonia suarezensis, Diegodendron humbertii, threatened endemic mammals
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: MDF constitutes a water tower for the city of Antsiranana. Tourism activities in the PA are currently beginning to flourish with the construction of tourist circuits and camping sites within the PA. This is an additional income opportunity for the local populations, some of whom are trained in tourist guiding techniques.
    • AREA: 6,049 ha
  51. NAMOROKA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Boeny Region; Soalala District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense dry deciduous forest on limestone plateau, day lemurs
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park constitutes a water reservoir that feeds the Kapiloza and Mandevy rivers, which supply water to the plains between the three existing communes in Soalala District (Soalala, Andranomavo and Ambohipaky) and which flow into the Mozambique Channel. The disappearance of the Park would deprive the District of Soalala of its hydrographic network which would make it arid and without economic interest.
    • AREA: 22,227 ha
  52. NOSY MANGABE (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Analanjirofo Region; Maroantsetra District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland evergreen rainforest, diurnal lemurs, bats
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park is a main tourist attraction in the region and contributes to the development of ecotourism.
    • AREA: 729 ha
  53. ***NOSY HARA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Antsiranana II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Mangrove forest, Seagrass beds, Coral reefs, Fish eagle Haliaeetus vociferoides, Seabird nesting colony (terns), and Sea turtles
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: It is an area of sustainable fishing and reproduction of marine resources. It is also an area for the development of ecotourism
    • AREA: 125 471 ha
  54. ***NOSY VE ANDROKA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana Region; Ampanihy and Toliara II Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Coral Reef
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Reefs and phanerogam meadows are associated with numerous species of corals, fish, reptiles, crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms. They bring enormous socio-economic benefits to the local communities thanks to fishing and tourist activities without forgetting the ecological services that these ecosystems ensure for the balance of the planet and the wellbeing of human beings
    • AREA: 91,445 ha
  55. ORONJIA (MBG)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana Region; Antsiranana II District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dry forest, historical relics, endemic and threatened flora, lemurs, Dioscorea orangeana
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The forest maintains the water sources that provide water to the riparian villages (for domestic needs)
    • Being part of the Orangea Complex, the landscape of Oronjia has a very strong potential for ecotourism, even beach tourism.
    • AREA: 1,648 ha
  56. IVOHIBE PEAK (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Ihorombe Region; Ivohibe District
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Low to mid-elevation dense rainforest
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The RS is an area of condensation and water catchment; some rivers have their sources there.
    • AREA: 3,453 ha
  57. RANOMAFANA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy Fitovinany Regions; Ambohimahasoa, Fianarantsoa II and Ifanadiana Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense mid-elevation rainforest, dense low-elevation rainforest, bamboo forest, swampy area, Varecia variegata, Hapalemur aureus, Hapalemur griseus, Anas milleri, Sarothrura watersii, Pandanus sp, Limnogale mergulus
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: It is one of the most visited national parks by tourists in the network of PAs managed by MNP. This constitutes an income opportunity for households through guiding, sales of handicrafts or agricultural products, hotel and restaurant business, etc. For years, the spa has attracted both nationals and foreign visitors.
    • The rivers provide a source of drinking water and irrigation for the rice fields of the riverside communities.
    • The Park shelters and protects the Namorona River water reservoir which is essential to the proper functioning of the JIRAMA hydroelectric plant.
    • AREA: 43,550 ha
  58. SAHAMALAZA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Sofia Region; Ambanja and Analalava Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense lowland dry forest, mangroves, coral reefs, Eulemur flavifrons, Threskiornis bernieri
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park constitutes a water tower for the rice cultivation of the great plains of this region of Sofia.
    • The existence of fishery resources such as crabs, fish, shrimps, sea cucumbers, etc. constitutes a potential source of income for the population in addition to consumption.
    • Opportunity for additional source of income through ecotourism.
    • AREA: 26,035 ha
  59. SOUTHERN MIDONGY (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Fianarantsoa Province; Atsimo Atsinanana and Ihorombe Regions; Befotaka, Iakora, Midongy Atsimo and Vangaindrano Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Lowland evergreen rainforest and highland evergreen rainforest, day lemurs and Anas melleri
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: Many rivers have their source in the South Midongy National Park. It is a real water tower for the whole surrounding region.
    • AREA: 192,198 ha
  60. TSARATANANA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Antsiranana Province; Diana, Sava and Sofia Regions; Ambanja, Ambilobe and Bealanana Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense rainforest, Diurnal lemur species
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The Tsaratanàna Integral Nature Reserve shelters the springs of the most important rivers of the region, thus ensuring the needs in drinking water for the populations of the rural communes in the surroundings and irrigating more than 300 000 ha of cultivated fields. The protection of soils and watersheds downstream ensures the agricultural activities of the 3 major producing regions, Sambirano, Mahavavy and Sofia.
    • AREA: 108,610 ha
  61. TSIMANAMPETSOTSE (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana Region; Ampanihy and Betioky Atsimo Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Xerophilous thicket, Tsimanampetsotse Lake, Astrochelys radiata
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: It is a tourist site for the discovery of nature and especially the culture of the region (Mahafaly). However, the number of visitors is not yet significant.
    • AREA: 202,525 ha
  62. TSIMEMBO-MANAMBOLOMATY (TPF)
    • LOCATION: Mahajanga Province; Melaky Region; Antsalova, Maintirano and Morafenobe Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dry deciduous forest on sand, mangrove, lakes, “loadrano,” lemurs, ankoay, Anas bernieri and water birds, Erymnochelys madagascariensis
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The lakes feed the water tables for the wells and thus ensure a qualitative and quantitative water supply for the population.
    • The lakes are also fishing grounds whose products are intended for consumption and sale and constitute a source of household income.
    • AREA: 62,745 ha
  63. ZAHAMENA (MNP)
    • LOCATION: Toamasina Province; Analanjirifo, Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana Regions; Ambatondrazaka, Toamasina II and Vavatenina Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Low, medium and high elevation dense rainforest
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The national park ensures the protection and water supply of the hydrographic networks that drain the large Alaotra valleys and the plains around Toamasina.
    • AREA: 64,935 ha
  64. ***ZOMBITSE VOABASIA
    • LOCATION: Toliara Province; Atsimo Andrefana Atsinanana Regions; Sakaraha and Ankazoabo Districts
    • CONSERVATION TARGETS: Dense humid semi-deciduous forest, dense humid forest and dry forest
    • ECONOMIC VALUE: The park is a sacred area for the Bara ethnic group. It also grows a tree with which the Bara make their coffins. The forest was used as a refuge and grazing area for zebus.
    • AREA: 36,308 ha