UNESCO WHS - Atsinanana - Ranomafana National Park Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Subtitle: Parc National de Ranomafana - Ranomafana National Park - Primates Description: The Rainforests of the Atsinanana comprise 6 national parks. These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Madagascar’s plant and animal life evolved in isolation since more than 60 million years. Having completed its separation from all other land masses more than 60 million years ago, Madagascar’s plant and animal life evolved in isolation. Many species are threatened especially primates and lemurs. With more than 416 km2 of tropical rainforest, the Renomafana National Park is home to several rare species of flora and fauna. The park is an important example of cloud forest with very high levels of biodiversity. UNESCO Information: Name: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Site: Parc National de Ranomafana Country: Madagascar Location: Haute Matsiatra and Fitovinany Region Inscription: 2007 Category: Natural (ix)(x) (Heritage in danger) Unesco Ref: 1257-009 to 011 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side.