UNESCO WHS - Atsinanana - Masoala National Park Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Subtitle: Parc National de Masoala - Masoala National Park 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. Masoala National Park is the largest of the island's protected areas. The park protects 2'300 km2 of rainforest and 100 km2 of marine parks. The Masoala peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its huge size, and variety of habitats. UNESCO Information: Name: Rainforests of the Atsinanana Site: Parc National de Masoala Country: Madagascar Location: Sava and Analanjirofo Region Inscription: 2007 Category: Natural (ix)(x) (Heritage in danger) Unesco Ref: 1257-002 to 007 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side.