Savage Islands Nature Reserve
Savage Islands Nature Reserve is a Portuguese nature reserve located in the Savage Islands, a small archipelago in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean. Created in 1971, it is one of the oldest protected areas in the country. The strict nature reserve occupies an area of 2,677 km2 (1,034 sq mi) after its expansion in 2021, and over 99% of the total area is maritime.[2][3]
In May 2016, a National Geographic Society scientific expedition prompted the extension of the marine reserve.[4]
Fauna and flora
The natural and scientific interest of this small group of islands lies not only in the seabirds, but in the unique marine biodiversity and flora. Scientific expeditions take place on the islands every year.
The Selvagens have 150 species of plants, most of them creepers. The islands richest in flora are Selvagem Pequena and the islet of Fora, because there has never been any introduction of non-indigenous animals and plants. The islands have become known as a sanctuary for birds: several species nest there. The Rosy Tern also nests on the islands.
References
- ^ "Ilhas Selvagens | DOPA Explorer". dopa-explorer.jrc.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Selvagens: A última fronteira de Portugal" (in European Portuguese). Jornal de Negócios. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Protecção total à volta das ilhas Selvagens torna-se a maior da Europa" (in European Portuguese). Público (newspaper). Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health of Ilhas Selvagens, Portugal" (PDF). National Geographic Society. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
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