Beginning of illegal crystal exploitation and clearing have threatened the Ambatovaky forests. To counteract the expansion of these illegal practices, the manager of the protected area, Madagascar National Parks, submitted a request for a Special Intervention Fund to FAPBM. The request was accepted so that patrols inside the protected area can be intensified. Ambatovaky (East of Madagascar, Analanjirofo Region) is home to dense rainforests, one of whose main functions is to provide water sources for the populations in the surrounding areas. Illegal mining and land clearing in the protected area Prior to November 2022, Ambatovaky patrollers discovered crystal mining in the protected area for the first time in five years. Miners felled trees around the crystal mining perimeter and various holes were found with crystal remains. A mixed brigade mission was dispatched and the transporters were arrested, then referred to Fénérive- Est first instance court. However, the …
A FIS for Ambatovaky with a view to strengthening surveillance in the protected area
