Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor
Area of protected forest biome in Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location | Eastern Madagascar |
Nearest city | Moramanga, Alaotra-Mangoro |
Coordinates | 17.7°S 48.75°E / -17.7; 48.75[citation needed] |
Area | 3,810 km2 |
Established | 2007 |
Governing body | MINENVEF |
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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]