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Andratamarna, MADAGASCAR: A general view taken 13 December 2005 shows the forest, near the village of Andratamarna, Madagascar. The Biosphere reserve of Mananara Nord, in the northern east province of Madagascar hosts a primordial forest where communities use traditional agricultural techniques. Two years ago, Madagascar promised to triple the surface of protected natural habitat, but such environmental measures cost a lot and the country, one of the poorest in the world, is slow in meeting its objectives. AFP PHOTO / MARCO LONGARI (Photo credit should read MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)

Andratamarna, MADAGASCAR:  A general view taken 13 December 2005 shows the forest, near the village of Andratamarna, Madagascar. The Biosphere reserve of Mananara Nord, in the northern east province of Madagascar hosts a primordial forest where communities use traditional agricultural techniques. Two years ago, Madagascar promised to triple the surface of protected natural habitat, but such environmental measures cost a lot and the country, one of the poorest in the world, is slow in meeting its objectives. AFP PHOTO / MARCO LONGARI  (Photo credit should read MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)