Les forets sèches de l'Andrefana
Les forets sèches de l'Andrefana is part of the Tentative list of Madagascar in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List. It is a proposed extension of Tsingy de Bemaraha WHS.
Les forets sèches de l'Andrefana is a group of seven protected areas located in the western and southern parts of the island. The selected sites are representative of two ecoregions characterised by an extraordinary biological diversity with a remarkable number of families, genera and locally endemic species. These include plants unique in the world, six species of baobab, half of the lemur species, two endemic carnivores, and a variety of unique birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Map of Les forets sèches de l'Andrefana
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Les forets sèches de l'Andrefana
- Country
- Madagascar
- Added
- 2008
- Nominated for
- 2023
- Extension of
- Tsingy de Bemaraha WHS
- Type
- Natural
- Categories
- Wildlife habitat - Flora
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2008 Revision
Includes former TWHS Ankarafantsika (1985) and parts of the Sud Malagache (Tsimanmpesotse) former TWHS (1985)