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Laurisilva of Madeira

Kategorie
Natural
Land
Portugal
Einschreibungsjahr
1999
Kriterien
(ix)(x)
UNESCO-ID
934

Beschreibung

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.