Laurisilva of Madeira

Natural
Laurisilva of Madeira
Photo: Hannes Grobe / CC BY-SA 2.5 (Wikimedia Commons)
Country Portugal
Year inscribed1999
Criteria(ix) (x)

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.

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0