Conservation International: Avoiding Deforestation in Madagascar

The Ankeniheny-Zahamena Corridor (CAZ) covers over 370,000 hectares (910,000 acres) of rainforest in the eastern part of Madagascar. Due to its rich biodiversity, its abundant natural resources and its importance in the lives of local communities, it has long been regarded as one of Madagascar's top conservation priorities. Yet thanks to deforestation from slash-and-burn agriculture and illegal logging, it is also under threat.