World Heritage Identification Number: 261
World Heritage since: 1983
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Continent: Africa
UNESCO World Region: Africa
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A Glimpse into the Enchanting Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
The Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, nestled within the idyllic island of Praslin in the Seychelles archipelago, presents a captivating tableau of pristine beauty and biodiversity that has earned it the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. This enchanted valley offers a rare glimpse into the untouched splendor of a near-original palm forest, where the majestic coco de mer, the largest seed in the plant kingdom, reigns supreme.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost its original state. The famous coco de mer, from a palm-tree once believed to grow in the depths of the sea, is the largest seed in the plant kingdom.
Encyclopedia Record: Vallée de Mai
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest, flagship species made up of the island endemic coco de mer, as well as five other endemic palms.Additional Site Details
Area: 19.5 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: -4.331 , 55.738
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