Laurel Forest of Madeira
CountryPortugal
Area150 km2
TypeLaurel forest
Key SpeciesMadeiran laurel pigeon, trocaz pigeon
About Laurel Forest of Madeira
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest surviving area of laurel forest. Once covered much of southern Europe. 90% endemic invertebrates. The trees capture water from fog. Remnant of the ancient Tertiary forests.