Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor

The Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor (CAZ) is a large area of protected forest biome in eastern Madagascar.[1] The CAZ encompasses some 3,810 km², making it one of the largest areas of rainforest remaining in the country.[2] Over 2,000 species of plants have been recorded in the CAZ, nearly 1,700 of which are endemic to the region.[2]

Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location of Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor
Location	Eastern Madagascar
Nearest city	Moramanga, Alaotra-Mangoro
Coordinates	17.7°S 48.75°E
Area	3,810 km²
Established	2007
Governing body	MINENVEF

This area is the main source of water in the eastern and western part of Madagascar.[3]

It received the status of a natural resource reserve in 2015.[4]

Flora and fauna

The CAZ is an area of enormous biodiversity: fifteen species of lemur have been recorded in it, at least three of which (the indri, the black-and-white ruffed lemur, and the diademed sifaka) are known to be threatened.[2]

Some 30 other mammal species, 129 amphibian species, and 89 avian species have been recorded in the CAZ.[2]

See also

• National parks of Madagascar

References

1. "Corridor Ankeniheny Zahamena, Madagascar". The Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative. 2014-06-28. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
2. "International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative » Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor, a field demonstration model". satoyama-initiative.org. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
3. "The Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative | Corridor Ankeniheny Zahamena, Madagascar". Retrieved 2020-08-25.
4. "Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor, Madagascar: "The economic viabilities of carbon offsetting are ridiculous" | REDD-Monitor". redd-monitor.org. Retrieved 2020-08-25.

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