Improve Human Impact

Madagascar has made an effort to improve human impacts but they still have a long way to go. The government  established natural reserves in 1927. Most of the tropical rainforest found today are in national parks like:Masoala National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Mananara Biosphere Reserve, which includes the Verezanantsoro National Park, Ambatovaky Special Reserve, and Zahamena Integral Nature Reserve and National Park. Even though the government has made efforts to protect this areas only 3 percent of the forest is protected. The rest of the forest is not being protected correctly due to economical reasons. The future of Madagascar's tropical rain forest does not look bright because the government is not putting enough efforts into conserving the forest. 

In the data below the annual deforestation rate is shown in 2005-2010 compared to 200-2005. As we can see deforestation has increased by 36%. Deforestation rates continue to increased which shows that Madagascar efforts to protect the forest has not helped. 

http://news.mongabay.com/2011/0202-international_year_of_forests.html




Although the government has not done its job by conserving the forest they can still improve. Eco-tourism is the best way to conserve the tropical rain forest and bring revenue to the country. 50% percent of Madagascar's tourist visit the protected areas.The community benefits from sales of handicrafts, employment of posters,wildlife guides, park rangers, and workers in hotels, restaurants and lodges.Tourism brings jobs to local people and encourages the governmental to conserve the tropical rain forest. Madagascar's bio diversity attracts many people. People pay to enter parks which helps both the country's economy and the local people. 

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Tourism being promoted in Madagascar
Scuba Diving deal

Madagascar's tropical Rainforest Coastal view
Madagascar's Beach