Andra masina

Protect the Andramasina primary forest against anthropogenic pressure and restore plant cover in the central highlands of Madagascar through agroforestry.

Regarding

The highlands of the Analamanga region were once covered by rich forests. Today, the region is witnessing the violence of deforestation. Indeed, the forests of Analamanga have been overexploited by the surrounding populations and devastated by forest fires for several centuries. This phenomenon has caused a break in the water cycle in the region, currently leading to soil desertification.

8 hectares

of remaining primary forest to be protected

11

rural municipalities

Why Andramasina?

The rural communities of Andramasina are facing several socio-economic and environmental challenges and issues. Examples include the rise in unemployment and vandalism, the exodus of men and the isolation of the district. The majority of its inhabitants practice subsistence agriculture and coal production largely dominates natural forest exploitation systems.

Our actions on the ground

^‍We target forest resources through an integrated approach that takes into consideration the needs and priorities of the local community. We develop forests useful to the community and work with farmers on their plots in order to valorize them through intelligent, adapted and useful reforestation. Partner farmers thus benefit from support that allows them to create natural capital in line with their needs and for the benefit of the environment and future generations.