The Laurisilva of Madeira

Laurisilva Мадейры - невыполненный(выдающийся) relict предварительно широко распространенного типа леса лавра. Это - самая большая область выживания(преодоления) леса лавра и как полагают, является 90 % первичный лес. Это содержит уникальный люкс заводов(растений) и животных, включая много местных разновидности типа Madeiran длинный - toed голубь.

Inscribed :1999
Criteria:N (ii) (iv)

Justification for Inscription:

Criterion (ii):In parallel with The Garajonay National Park (Spain), The Park an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type.
Criterion (iv): The greatest natural value of The laurisilva is its biological diversity. Nearly all its plants and animals are unique to The laurel forest. The Madeiran laurisilva is not only larger but has differences biologically from laurel forest elsewhere.

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.