04/12/2011

Portugal - Laurisilva of Madeira

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. 

Date of Inscription: 1999
further Informations: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/934

 




Postcard 3: BIG UNESCO RR #41 - received from martinha in November 2011

Laurisilva of Madeira




No comments:

Post a Comment