Ecotourisme, vecteur de conservation et developpement durable

Once fragmented due to pressures resulting from population growth and the development of certain economic infrastructures, the Analamazaotra forest is now preserved. The change in status in 2015 to become a national park has enabled the site to highlight ecotourism activities as alternative solutions to deforestation and species extinction.

As a result, the development of ecotourism has had a direct impact on the stability of the flora and fauna. For example, the reintroduction of six pairs of Varecia variegata editorium in 2004 resulted in an increase of 1.73 individuals per km. In addition, the area of forest cover has been maintained at 815 hectares between 2017 and 2022.

The commitment of direct stakeholders such as local guides, the Commune of Andasibe and various state institutions has enabled Madagascar National Parks to achieve this level.