Laurisilva of Madeira
Island of Madeira
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Identifier |
934 |
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category |
natural |
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criteria |
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Title |
laurisilva of madeira |
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latitude |
32.7666664124 |
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longitude |
-17.0000000000 |
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location |
island of madeira |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
1999 |
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unique number |
1090 |
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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. |
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justification |
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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