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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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).

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

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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).

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-14.871818478797703,50.261602178689564~Macolline ~~Park~~ Forest entrance and educational centre~~;-14.872874097819007,50.26059125591863~Macolline ~~Park~~Forest~~;

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'''Macolline ~~Park~~Forest'''<br>

206, Antalaha<br>

Madagascar

Email: [mailto:macolline.madagascar@gmail.com macolline.madagascar@gmail.com]

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