Laurisilva of Madeira
Portugal
Date of Inscription: 1999
Criteria: (ix)(x) Property : 15000.0000 ha Island of Madeira N32 46 W17 0 Ref: 934 |
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Brief Description
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.
Laurisilva of Madeira
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Justification for Inscription
The site contains the largest surviving relict of the virtually extinct laurisilva forest type that was once widespread in Europe. This forest type is considered to be a centre of plant diversity containing numerous rare, relict and endemic species, especially of bryophytes, ferns and flowering plants. It also has a very rich invertebrate fauna. Endemic species include the Madeiran long-toed pigeon and some 66 species of vascular plants.
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