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Macolline Forest is a botanical nature reserve 3km from the town centre of Antalaha. Also known as Ambinany, the area covers 10 hectares and has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees with precious and semi-precious species as well as a diverse fauna, including chameleons, butterflies and lemurs.

Macolline Forest was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A species of the Clerodendrum family (Lamiaceae) was discovered by her here in 2002 and formally identified and named Clerodendrum kamhyoae in 2016.

While flowering usually begins in April and continues until July, a highlight can be observed at the peak of flowering in May when the trunk of each tree is draped in long elegant clusters of white flowers. Marie Hélène dubbed the plant "Lamariée" ("The Bride").

The Clerodendrum kamhyoa plant has been assigned a preliminary status of “Endangered” by IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Conservation efforts at Macolline have significantly lowered its risk of extinction.

In 2008 the forest area opened as a conservation site including an educational centre offering visitors the opportunity to learn and see the different botanical species along a well-maintained trail including beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.

Among the different species in the forest there are:

Fast-growing woods are often used as firewood and in timber for construction of furniture. One such tree is Intsia which can grow at a rate of one metre per year.

Slow-growing woods: These are hardwoods that take several decades to grow. They are precious woods because they have a high value and are used to build luxurious furniture. Precious woods include palisander, ebony and rosewood. Macolline are collecting and distributing rosewood and palisander seeds and seedlings for replanting initiatives.

Native species: We speak of an indigenous native species when the plant is native to the country in which it is observed but its distribution area does not stop only in this country. That is to say, it can exist naturally in other regions of the planet. For example, one native species at Macolline is Canarium madagascariense which apart from Madagascar, occurs naturally in Mozambique and Tanzania.

Endemic species occur naturally without human intervention and when they only grow or live there. In Madagascar and Macolline endemic species include Ravenala madagascariensis, Clerodendrum kamhyoae, Bamboo lemur and Mouse lemur.

The exotic species: A species introduced (planted) in a country that is not its country of origin, it is said to be exotic. Some exotic species become very invasive and prevent native plants from reproducing.

Lianas: In tropical forests including Macolline, lianas are abundant. They climb along tree trunks or remain free and hanging from branches making it difficult to spot the beginning or the end. Lianas are terrestrial plants that seek light. Liana is a name given to all types of terrestrial or epiphytic climbing plants, capable of clinging to a support.

Epiphytes: These are aerial plants that use other plants as support without being parasitic on their host. As they grow, epiphytes seek more light. It is rainwater or dew that waters them or runs off their support. As for nutrients, they are provided by the humus fixed on the tree. Many epiphytes are orchids, ferns and philodendrons.

Two distinct types of root formations that can be seen in the Macolline forest are stilt roots and foothill roots.

Stilt roots are produced by the trunk or branches and develop in the open air before penetrating the ground. This adaptation allows a better base and elevation above the water (competition for space). In the undergrowth, some trees grow by extending their roots towards the brightest areas (competition for light).

Foothill roots are vertically flattened root expansions, glued to the trunk. Depending on the size and age of the tree, the buttresses can be numerous, reach several meters high and branch out. They allow better fixation and resistance to wind.

Along the Macolline trail, visitors can expect to see:

1. Coffee tree - Coffea arabica

2. Litchi - Litchi sinensis

3. Canarium madagascariense

4. Ficus tiliifolia

5. Mango tree – Mangifera indica & Asplenium nidus (bird’s nest fern)

6. Uapaca sp.

7. Pandanus sp.

8. Bismarckia nobilis

9. Dypsis crinita

10. Phyllarthron antongilensis

11. Jackfruit – Artocarpus heterophyllus

12. Vanilla planifolia

13. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum

A knowledgeable guide explains the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine and culture.

A canoe ride offers visitors a tour of a traditional brick-making facility along the river behind the forest.

It is difficult not to spot chameleons when visiting Macolline. Species of chameleons found in the park include Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) and Madagascar pimple-nose chameleon (Calumma nasutum).

Among the introduced non-invasive species is the Vanilla planifolia orchid, which can be seen flowering between September and November. Each flower blossoms for only one day each year and does not produce vanilla beans unless it is pollinated by hand. The best time to see the orchids is in the early morning hours.

The forest is open to visitors every day. An information centre and various locally handcrafted souvenirs are for sale at the entrance. For guided tours and group reservations, contact Ertice and Lilyane at +261 32 89 358 26 / +261 32 55 214 08 (WhatsApp) or by email marielilyane@gmail.com / yarozafy@gmail.com

Macolline Forest
206, Antalaha
Madagascar

Tel: +261 (0)32 07 161 01 / +261 (0)32 55 127 71
Email: macolline.madagascar@gmail.com

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-'''Bobangira Park is a nature park within the SAVA region on the northeast coast of Madagascar between Vohemar and Sambava, an area rich in biodiversity with about 40% of its flora endemic to the country. The park area, officially named ''Domaine de Bobangira'', was declared a protected private nature reserve in 2017 by the national forestry department of the SAVA region.'''
+'''Macolline Forest is a botanical nature reserve 3km from the town centre of Antalaha. Also known as Ambinany, the area covers 10 hectares and has over 600 native and introduced plants and trees with precious and semi-precious species as well as a diverse fauna, including chameleons, butterflies and lemurs.'''
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-While the park itself is a relatively small 23ha area by the coast, the surroundings and especially the coastline are unspoilt and sparsely inhabited with only the odd fishermen hamlets along the 150km beach stretching the entire distance between Sambava and Vohemar.
+Macolline Forest was founded by Marie Hélène Kam Hyo, a pharmacist in Antalaha. A species of the Clerodendrum family (Lamiaceae) was discovered by her here in 2002 and formally identified and named ''Clerodendrum kamhyoae'' in 2016.
+While flowering usually begins in April and continues until July, a highlight can be observed at the peak of flowering in May when the trunk of each tree is draped in long elegant clusters of white flowers. Marie Hélène dubbed the plant "Lamariée" ("The Bride").
+The Clerodendrum kamhyoa plant has been assigned a preliminary status of “Endangered” by IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Conservation efforts at Macolline have significantly lowered its risk of extinction.
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-During a stay at Bobangira Park, a knowledgeable English and French-speaking guide will help identify the forest's flora and fauna in sometimes hidden spots. Alternatively, guests can wander around the trails on their own accord to discover the birds, lemurs and countless little creatures in the forest. Headlamps suitable for night photography are provided.
+In 2008 the forest area opened as a conservation site including an educational centre offering visitors the opportunity to learn and see the different botanical species along a well-maintained trail including beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.
+''Among the different species in the forest there are:''
+Fast-growing woods are often used as firewood and in timber for construction of furniture. One such tree is [https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Intsia+bijuga Intsia] which can grow at a rate of one metre per year.
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_151.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_151.jpg|600px]]
+Slow-growing woods: These are hardwoods that take several decades to grow. They are precious woods because they have a high value and are used to build luxurious furniture. Precious woods include palisander, ebony and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood rosewood]. Macolline are collecting and distributing rosewood and palisander seeds and seedlings for replanting initiatives.
+Native species: We speak of an indigenous native species when the plant is native to the country in which it is observed but its distribution area does not stop only in this country. That is to say, it can exist naturally in other regions of the planet. For example, one native species at Macolline is [https://prota.prota4u.org/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Canarium%20madagascariense Canarium madagascariense] which apart from Madagascar, occurs naturally in Mozambique and Tanzania.
+Endemic species occur naturally without human intervention and when they only grow or live there. In Madagascar and Macolline endemic species include Ravenala madagascariensis, Clerodendrum kamhyoae, Bamboo lemur and Mouse lemur.
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_281.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_281.jpg|600px]]
+The exotic species: A species introduced (planted) in a country that is not its country of origin, it is said to be exotic. Some exotic species become very invasive and prevent native plants from reproducing.
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_220.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_220.jpg|600px]]
+Lianas: In tropical forests including Macolline, lianas are abundant. They climb along tree trunks or remain free and hanging from branches making it difficult to spot the beginning or the end. Lianas are terrestrial plants that seek light. Liana is a name given to all types of terrestrial or epiphytic climbing plants, capable of clinging to a support. <!-- examples include at Macolline include -->
+[[File:Marojejy_National_Park_098.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_098.jpg|600px]]
+Epiphytes: These are aerial plants that use other plants as support without being parasitic on their host. As they grow, epiphytes seek more light. It is rainwater or dew that waters them or runs off their support. As for nutrients, they are provided by the humus fixed on the tree. Many epiphytes are orchids, ferns and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodendron philodendrons].
+Two distinct types of root formations that can be seen in the Macolline forest are ''stilt roots'' and ''foothill roots''.
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_013.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_013.jpg|600px]]
+Stilt roots are produced by the trunk or branches and develop in the open air before penetrating the ground. This adaptation allows a better base and elevation above the water (competition for space). In the undergrowth, some trees grow by extending their roots towards the brightest areas (competition for light).
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_225.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_225.jpg|600px]]
+Foothill roots are vertically flattened root expansions, glued to the trunk. Depending on the size and age of the tree, the buttresses can be numerous, reach several meters high and branch out. They allow better fixation and resistance to wind.
+Along the Macolline trail, visitors can expect to see:
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-The nocturnal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerp%27s_mouse_lemur Microcebus] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat-tailed_dwarf_lemur Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs], the diurnal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-headed_lemur White-headed lemur] can be sighted within the park from time to time. The park is also home to the cute little [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookesia Brookesia] and various other small as well as large species of chameleons. There are 12 large centenarian ''Canarium bujiga'' trees in the park, locally known as Mandrirofo, the type of tree used in Madagascar to build fishing pirogues with.
+. Litchi - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychee Litchi sinensis]
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+. [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Canarium+madagascariense Canarium madagascariense]
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+. [https://www.tropicos.org/name/21300421 Ficus tiliifolia]
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-The park offers tents on the beach with breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared in a kitchen-hut and served below a straw-thatched roof with a large communal table shared between all guests. The tents are simple but with convenient mattresses. One of the cooks from the popular [[Mimi Hotel|MIMI Resto]] in [[Sambava]] stays at the camp while guests are visiting. A small campfire can be arranged on the beach in the evenings.
+. Mango tree – [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangifera_indica Mangifera indica] & [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asplenium_nidus Asplenium nidus] (bird’s nest fern)
-[[File:Bobangira Park 315.jpg|600px]]
+. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uapaca Uapaca sp.]
-Unique birdlife includes the Crested coua (pictured above), Glossy ibis, Madagascar crested ibis, [[Madagascar kingfisher]], Madagascar long-eared owl, Madagascar scops-owl and more.
+. [https://www.dominicagardens.com/pandanus-sp.html Pandanus sp.]
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-Minimal phone and mobile internet signals are available at the campsite with a slightly stronger signal about 100 metres south along the beach, just enough to send and receive SMS and email if necessary. Shortly after arriving, visitors may however conclude they might as well abstain from their smartphones and other digital distractions for a few days to fully appreciate the beautiful scenery, the sounds of nature and fresh air.
+. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vonitra_crinita Dypsis crinita]
-[[File:Bobangira Park 178.jpg|600px]]
+. [http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/40007509?projectid=17 Phyllarthron antongilensis]
-The coastline is a wild and seemingly endless beach with no tourism establishments as far as about 50km north and 100km south of the camp.
+. Jackfruit – [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus]
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-Although any visit can be tailor-made, different packages between one and four nights are offered, including transport from Sambava or Vohemar.
+A knowledgeable guide explains the different species and their uses in traditional Malagasy medicine and culture.
-[[File:Bobangira Park 008.jpg|600px]]
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-An example itinerary of a three days and two nights package starts at 7am with breakfast at [[Mimi Hotel|Resto Mimi]] from where the car will drive to [[Analovana]] and from there turn towards the coast for another 17 kilometres. Shortly after Analovana, cross the river and continue through the villages of [[Madirobe]], [[Maromokotra]], [[Ambondrombe]] and [[Bobangira]] until Bobangira Park. The total distance is 118km which will take about 4 hours by 4x4 car.
+A canoe ride offers visitors a tour of a traditional brick-making facility along the river behind the forest.
-[[File:Maromokotra 011.jpg|600px]]
+[[File:Macolline_Forest_037.jpg|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Macolline_Forest_037.jpg|600px]]
-However, during the rainy season between December and March, the river shortly after [[Analovana]] can only be crossed by pirogue and a combination of trekking and zebu-cart is the best way to continue from there. Start the trek at around 9.30am. After two hours hop on the zebu cart. Picnic lunch at around noon. Continue by zebu-cart to arrive at the camp around 2pm.
+It is difficult not to spot chameleons when visiting Macolline. Species of chameleons found in the park include Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) and Madagascar pimple-nose chameleon (Calumma nasutum).
-[[File:Bobangira Park 006.jpg|600px]]
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-The camp will be set up upon arrival. After exploring the surroundings, 7pm dinner at the camp is followed by a night walk starting at around 8pm. Overnight in tents.
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-Breakfast is served the next day at 8am. Explore the coast south from the park by foot and return to the camp for lunch followed by a siesta. Thereafter visit the northern part of the coastal area. Dinner at the camp at 7pm. Another night tour of the park area followed by a campfire on the beach. Overnight in tents. Start the third day with breakfast at 8am. Disassembly of the camp will be completed at around 10.30am. Depending on the season, depart by car or hop on the zebu-cart and trek to Analovana. Thereafter return by car to Sambava or Vohemar by afternoon or evening.
+Among the introduced non-invasive species is the Vanilla planifolia orchid, which can be seen flowering between September and November. Each flower blossoms for only one day each year and does not produce vanilla beans unless it is pollinated by hand. The best time to see the orchids is in the early morning hours.
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-For those who are travelling between Sambava and Vohemar, a tour could alternatively begin in Sambava and end in Vohemar or the other way around.
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-A 3-day park entrance for by-passers is 25,000 Ar for adults and 5,000 Ar for children. A guide is 60,000 Ar p/day. A tent is 30,000 Ar. A cook and the use of kitchen utensils for up to six people is 40,000 Ar p/day.
+The forest is open to visitors every day. An information centre and various locally handcrafted souvenirs are for sale at the entrance. For guided tours and group reservations, contact Ertice and Lilyane at +261 32 89 358 26 / +261 32 55 214 08 (WhatsApp) or by email [mailto:marielilyane@gmail.com marielilyane@gmail.com] / [mailto:yarozafy@gmail.com yarozafy@gmail.com]
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-''For reservations and exact prices of complete packages including food and transport, contact Bruno at [[Mimi Hotel|Resto MIMI]] in Sambava:''
+'''Macolline Forest'''<br>
+, Antalaha<br>
+Madagascar
-Tel: +261 (0)32 0761028 or +261 (0)3204028855<br>
+Tel: +261 (0)32 07 161 01 / +261 (0)32 55 127 71<br>
-Email: [mailto:mimi.hotel.resto@gmail.com mimi.hotel.resto@gmail.com]
+Email: [mailto:macolline.madagascar@gmail.com macolline.madagascar@gmail.com]
-Website: [http://www.bobangira.com www.bobangira.com]<br clear="all">
+View all [[Macolline Forest photos]]
 == Further information ==
-* [[Sambava-Bobangira route]]
+* Macolline homepage: [https://www.macolline.org Macolline.org]
-* [[Bobangira Park photos]]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtIk09pDB9g TV broadcast on Zone Australe/Antenne Réunion]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PUMu_dznna5UmcmY42_nDhI8ADxNNMO Macolline YouTube videos by Ertice Iarozafy]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PUMu_dznnaaqJCXeOvdVNyBozVvKWQA Macolline YouTube Shorts by Ertice Iarozafy]
+* [[Media:Philipson_Clerodendrum.pdf|Philipson_Clerodendrum.pdf]]
+* [https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Line-drawings-of-Clerodendrum-kamhyoae-Phillipson-Allorge-A-Leaf-showing-long_fig1_301740386 Line drawings of Clerodendrum kamhyoae on ResearchGate.net]
+* [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55231410 Clerodendrum kamhyoae entry on wikidata.org]
+* [[:File:Indigenous_fruit_trees_of_Madagascar_Potential_com.pdf|Indigenous_fruit_trees_of_Madagascar_Potential_com.pdf]]
+* [[:File:The-Red-List-of-Trees-of-Madagascar.pdf|The-Red-List-of-Trees-of-Madagascar.pdf]]