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Trees planted include the endemic [[Rozana|Schizolaena ''viscola'']] species with its yellow flowers between May and December which provides a food source to the lemurs. Breanadia ''salicina'' and ''Intsia'' trees are also planted at river sources to protect the waterways while Albizia ''lebeck'' is planted to improve the forage for grazing livestock.
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Additionally, various palms and ''Dracaena'' trees are planted for decoration purposes at and around Black Lemur Camp. The camp, which supports the tree nursery since it was established in 2007, employs staff mainly from Anjahankely and nearby villages, which in effect supports the livelihoods of the villagers and promotes a culture of preservation that profits from the forest's protection rather than its destruction.
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A visit to the tree nursery combined with a stay at [[Black Lemur Camp]] will indirectly help save the critically endangered black lemur species as well as support the local villages.
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The tree nursery employs five full-time staff but during planting periods the whole community in the village of Anjhankely participates in the tree planting activities.
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Tree nursery team (technicians and botanist): Bruno, Alexandre, Jaomora, Nanja and Guitot.
