UNESCO WHS - Rainforests of the Atsinanana Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Rainforests of the Atsinanana 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. UNESCO Information: Name: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Country: Madagascar Location: Sava, Analanjirofo, Alaotra-Mangoro, Haute Matsiatra, Fitovinany and Anosy Regions Inscription: 2007 Category: Natural (ix)(x) (Heritage in danger) Unesco Ref: 1257 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side.