UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1999
Laurisilva of Madeira
Overview
The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It contains a unique suite of plants and animals, including many endemic species such as the Madeiran long-toed pigeon.
About Laurisilva of Madeira
The Madeira evergreen forests is a laurissilva ecoregion of southwestern Europe. It covers the archipelago of Madeira and some nearby islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Laurel forest (Laurisilva) once covered the islands. Over centuries the laurel forests were mostly cleared. Madeira's remaining forests are now protected.
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Details
- Countries
- Portugal
- ISO Codes
- PT
- Area
- 15,000 ha
- Coordinates
- 32.7667, -17.0000
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