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Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve World Heritage Site

Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Mai, Seychelles

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Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 1983) located on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It was officially declared a nature reserve on 18 April 1966. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest made up of the endemic Coco de Mer, as well as five other endemic palms. The Coco de Mer has the largest seeds of any plant in the world; the leaves growing up to 6 m wide and 14 m long. Also unique to the park is its wildlife, including birds such as the rare Seychelles Black Parrot, mammals, crustaceans, snails, and reptiles.

Coordinates: 4°19′45″S 55°44′15″E / 4.32917°S 55.7375°E / -4.32917; 55.7375

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  • WDPA ID9628
  • NameVallée de Mai Nature Reserve
  • Original NameRéserve naturelle de la vallée de Mai
  • Country / TerritorySYC
  • Sub locationNot Reported
  • IUCN CategoryNot ApplicableWhat is this?
  • English DesignationWorld Heritage Site
  • Designation TypeInternational
  • StatusInscribed
  • Status Year1983
  • Reported Area km20.18
  • Marinefalse
  • Governance TypeNot Reported
  • International Criteria(vii)(viii)(ix)(x)
  • Management AuthorityNot Reported
  • Management Plan URLNot Reported

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