Portugal - Laurisilva of Madeira

"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." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Madeira is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, over 955km from the Iberian Peninsula. It is part of Portugal. Laurel Forest of Madeira is a UNESCO WHS site. Thanks to Lucua.


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