Strict Nature Reserve, Category I
Madagascar National Parks (MNP)
2 228 Ha
Province of Toamasina, Region of Atsinanana, District of Toamasina II
Key Biodiversity Area, Important Bird Area (IBA), Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE)
The Integrated Betampona Natural Reserve’s main habitat is the lowland evergreen rainforest. The flora found there includes endemic species and elements from the East, including 26 species of palms. The site is also known for its notable richness in fauna, despite its relatively small size.
11 species
3 critically endangered (e.g., Indri indri), 3 endangered (e.g., Aye-aye), 5 vulnerable (e.g., small hapalemur)
84 species
2 endangered and 3 vulnerable
38 species
1 endangered
53 species
1 vulnerable and 1 locally endemic
Lowland evergreen rainforest, rocky vegetation, secondary shrub formations.
Illegal logging, lemur trapping, collection of non-timber forest products, invasive species.
The water network provides drinking water to the peripheral areas of the Reserve; it is also a source of water for the two downstream watersheds, especially for rice cultivation; finally, it serves as a navigable waterway for the transport of products.
Like all protected areas managed by MNP, the management of the Betampona Integral Nature Reserve is based on collaborative co-management with the participation of members of local communities in conservation and development activities. They are grouped into CLPs (Local Park Committees) and COSAPs (Committees for the Orientation and Support of Protected Areas).
The support of FAPBM for the Betampona Integral Nature Reserve began in 2023. For protected areas managed by MNP, FAPBM ensures the security of salary charges and some operating expenses.
