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Since then SIF has been dedicated to ensuring that this World Heritage Site is a well-managed and protected area where conservation, research, education and tourism are prioritised and sustainably balanced. The property contains a scenic mature palm forest. The natural formations of the palm forests are of aesthetic appeal with dappled sunlight and a spectrum of green, red and brown palm fronds. Its ecology is dominated by endemic palms, and especially by the coco de mer, famous for its distinctively large double nut containing the largest seed in the plant kingdom. The property represents an outstanding example of biological evolution dominated by endemic palms. The forest is dominated by the coco de mer Lodoicea maldivica but there are also five other endemic species of palms. The ancient palms form a dense forest, along with Pandanus screwpines and broadleaf trees, which together constitute an ecosystem where unique ecological processes and interactions of nutrient cycling, seed dispersal, and pollination occur. Other species supported by the palm habitat include three endemic species of bronze gecko, endemic blue pigeons, bulbuls, sunbirds, swiftlets, Seychelles skinks, burrowing skinks, tiger and Seychelles chameleons, day geckos, caecilians, tree frogs, freshwater fish and many invertebrates. It is one of six endemic palms of Seychelles and occurs only on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse. Bearing the largest seed in the plant kingdom, the coco de mer is a tree of gigantic proportions with adult trees reaching over 25 metres in height. The female nut takes around five to six years to mature on the tree and, like a fingerprint, each nut is beautifully individually shaped. The nut is not only large but also very heavy, some large nuts can weigh up to 20kg! As a long-lived species, once a coco de mer nut falls to the forest floor it takes around three to six months to germinate. In the wild, it then takes several years and up to several decades until a trunk is formed, and the tree does not reach maturity i. It is still not known how long coco de mer palms can live for, but it is estimated to be over years. Because the coco de mer is such a long-lived species, with each part of the life-cycle potentially taking decades, it has not been possible so far to obtain more accurate figures and there is a large variation based on individual observations but research is underway to narrow down these estimates. Recent research on the coco de mer has focussed on the long term monitoring of its growth, the genetics of the species, how it survives and produces such huge seeds on very poor soil, and how the species is pollinated. The last question has attracted much interest and a variety of pollinators have been suggested, including flying insects, wind, skinks, bats, geckos, and slugs. The research underway should uncover this mystery soon! The national bird of Seychelles, the Seychelles black parrot Coracopsis barklyi is one of 13 endemic bird species in Seychelles. The black parrot is resident only on Praslin Island; the black parrot census estimated a population of individuals. This is the global total of wild Seychelles black parrots and the small size of the population, and its restriction to one island, means that this species requires additional conservation attention. SIF has been monitoring their breeding and ringing the parrots since , which provides important information on their breeding success, individual movements, survival, and feeding behaviour amongst many other things. Although parrots are often seen feeding on introduced fruit trees such as papaya, mango, guava and bilimbi, this is mainly because these trees tend to occur in places where people are also most commonly found! Their diet includes around 50 plant species in total, most of which are endemic species. The black parrots depend on mature coco de mer forest for their survival as dead coco de mer trunks form by far their most common nesting cavity, and their preferred food is the fruit of endemic palms. The restricted area of coco de mer forest is therefore the major constraint on the population size and is why the black parrots only currently breed on Praslin. The parrots face additional threats from introduced species mainly rats, cats, mynah birds and yellow crazy ants , particularly when they are nesting, as the eggs and young are highly vulnerable to predation. Coco de mer poaching, forest fires and climate change could also have impacts on the parrots in the long-term and these will all be compounded by the limited suitable habitat. Finally, the parrots also face potential threats from disease transmission via introduced birds and persecution by people. SIF is continually monitoring the black parrots to find out as much as possible about their ecology and behaviour in the wild, the shifting threats they face, and to ensure that this very special species is protected effectively and its survival guaranteed. These three species form a genus that is endemic to Seychelles and likely to be ancient in origin. The most elusive and iconic of these geckos is the giant bronze gecko which was originally known from only a handful of sightings, scraps of anecdotal information and a single museum specimen housed in the Natural History Museum of Paris which was incorrectly assigned to a Madagascan locality until being correctly identified as a Seychelles endemic in This genetic pattern has now been found in several groups of Seychelles reptiles and has shed new light on the evolutionary history of these species, and potentially many other Seychelles endemics. The giant bronze gecko is a rare and highly specialised species with a tiny distribution. It is a canopy-dwelling gecko which is now believed to occur only in the mature coco de mer forest of Praslin. The species has a very restricted range and is therefore highly vulnerable to any further loss or degradation of its habitat, for example through the spread of invasive species. SIF is developing research on the giant bronze gecko and the smaller geckos to monitor their distribution and abundance, as well as investigating ecology and threats, to ensure the long-term preservation of these unique Seychelles endemics. The Seychelles group is atypical for islands in having several species of amphibian, which usually cannot cross saltwater barriers to reach oceanic islands. Amphibian species therefore did not have to cross oceans to reach these islands but were already present when the Seychelles split from Madagascar and the Indian subcontinent, and then continued on their unique evolutionary trajectory, eventually resulting in the astonishing endemic amphibian hotspot we see today. Several Seychelles amphibian and reptile families are endemic to the country and contain several species. One example is the family of Seychelles sooglossid frogs, famous for being some of the smallest frogs in the world, which, until , contained four species Sooglossus thomasseti , Sooglossus sechellensis , Sechellophryne gardineri and Sechellophryne pipilodryas on only two islands. The calls are an important feature as they are thought to be unique to each species. This new discovery is exciting as it represents either a significant range expansion of an existing sooglossid species, or potentially, an undescribed species - research is underway to determine which! All of the sooglossid frogs found in the Seychelles are unique and distinctive. Not only does each species have a different call, they have a very different reproductive cycle to many other frogs. Rather than laying eggs in a body of water the sooglossids are fully land-based with no water-born tadpole stage. After the female lays her eggs, one or both of the parents guard the eggs until they hatch. For some sooglossus species, once the eggs have developed and hatched into tadpoles, they are carried by the female on her back until their complete transition into tiny froglets. Eggs of other sooglossid frog species hatch directly into small froglets. The sooglossid frogs favour undisturbed areas with good plant cover and a permanent water source. With risk of fire and continuing development, these habitats are at risk of destruction, leaving fewer suitable areas of habitat for the sooglossids. This master of camouflage had been overlooked due to the reorganisation of records at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris where the specimens were stored. With a bright green coloured body, and lacking the spots of the tiger chameleon, this reptile is difficult to spot against the many greens of the palm forest, perfectly blending in to the palm dense background. Like other chameleon species around the world, the Seychelles chameleon can adjust its body colour to match its surroundings. This protects it from predators but also helps it to ambush its prey of small insects. Loss of precious palm habitat poses a threat to this small reptile as does collection for the pet trade and possibly invasive species. The palm is distinguished from the other endemic palm species by its oval leaf shape with a crinkled appearance, split at the ends with orange-edged serrations. In younger trees the tree stem is protected by sharp black spines, thought to be a remnant of a defence strategy against grazing of now-extinct giant tortoises. These unique leaves have played an important part in Seychellois culture and been extensively used in the past for thatching of roofs. This practice is less frequent now but is still practiced as entertainment for tourists. Its long leaves can reach up to 2 m in length, whilst the tree itself can reach a height of 15 m. The palm is adaptable and can grow in many different habitat types and conditions from dense forests, to rocky outcrops. It is also used for rehabilitation of degraded areas or areas that are dominated by invasive plants, such as cinnamon. Both male and female flowers are borne on the same tree on an inflorescence that emerges below the crown of the palm. Small, oval fruits develop, which are orange and up to 1. The population of lantannyen fey does not seem to be in decline but it is protected under Seychelles law. There are two recognised endemic species of day gecko in Seychelles, Phelsuma astriata and P. Their brilliant colours make them instantly identifiable. As their name suggests these charismatic geckos are commonly seen during the day, when the larger species P. Like other gecko species, day geckos lack eyelids and instead have a clear plate covering their eyes which they clean with their tongues. They have toe pads with fine divisions that adhere to and enable them to walk on vertical and inverted surfaces. Day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates, they also eat pollen particularly from the coco de mer , nectar, and occasionally soft, ripe fruits. Geckos have well-developed vocal cords and are able to produce a large variety of chirps, clicks, and barks which, along with visual signals, are used in communication. Female day geckos produce two small hard-shelled eggs, which may be laid in shallow well-protected crevices, for example under bark, in leaf axils or in cracks between rocks. This frog is mostly active at night but during the day it can sometimes be seen resting on the upper surfaces of palm fronds and leaves. There is a difference in colour and size between the male and female of the species. The larger female is bright green while the smaller male is a duller greenish-brown, although on Praslin the colour difference is far less marked than on other islands, with males often also being bright green. Unlike other frogs, it usually moves around by crawling and climbing but can jump if needed. Females lay their eggs on vegetation above water and as they hatch, the tadpoles fall into the water where they develop until their metamorphosis into adult frogs. Removing this heart, however, kills the palm and due to this unsustainable practice the palm became a protected species and it is now illegal to use any part of the species. Nowadays, the much more common coconut palm is used to make this unique culinary dish. This beautiful endemic palm only occurs on six islands in Seychelles and grows in a variety of habitats. A tall palm, it can reach heights of 40 metres and when young the trunk is armed with numerous yellow spines, thought to be a now-defunct adaptation against tortoise grazing. This purse encloses the flowering part of the plant. When ready to flower the purse splits open, dropping to the ground and revealing long tendrils of flowers. It has distinctive colouring, with a midnight blue body plumage, pale cream head and neck and a bright red wattle around the eye. Endemic to Seychelles, the Seychelles blue pigeon Alectroenas pulcherrima was threatened by hunting in the past, but since persecution ceased, the number of pigeons has increased to stable levels and they can now be seen on several islands from the coast to the tops of glacis sites. The blue pigeon has a distinctive low-pitched call and can be found singly, in pairs or in small groups. Blue pigeons are completely adapted to life in the trees, with very strong grasping feet and claws enabling them to hang upside-down acrobatically from branches to reach their favourite fruit. As its name suggests, the coco de mer snail is commonly seen on coco de mer leaf stems or trunks in the forest. A large, round snail with a heavy yellow-brown shell this species is only found on Praslin, perhaps because of its close relationship with the coco de mer. One of several Pachnodus species in Seychelles, the endemic Praslin snail is a small light-coloured snail which occurs only on Praslin. Both of these snails are seriously threatened by the introduced yellow crazy ant. SIF is monitoring and attempting to control the crazy ants at the site to mitigate this threat. The Seychelles bulbul Hypsipetes crassirostris is a dark brown bird with a bright orange bill and legs and a distinctive black crest. It is common in on the granitic islands and can be found in forests and gardens at all altitudes. The Seychelles bulbul is easy to hear in the forest due to its loud cackling and squawking, which is alternated with softer melodious notes. The bulbul can be aggressive towards other birds and has a varied diet eating fruit, flowers, eggs, insects and small vertebrates. These birds are often not shy of people and are likely to come quite close to visitors to the forest. Bulbuls are territorial during the breeding season and will defend their nests vigorously, even from people if necessary! SIF is striving to improve the security of the forest and to conduct education and outreach activities in the Praslin community to try to reduce this threat in the long-term. The invasion of new introduced species could dramatically alter the species composition, habitat and functioning of this unique palm forest. Further information on the work SIF has been conducting on invasive species can be found on the EU project page. Fire poses a severe threat, as it could lead to catastrophic loss of endemic biodiversity and the largest coco de mer population in Seychelles. Changes in seasonal rainfall patterns are likely to cause longer periods of drought leading to a greater risk of fire. Climate change may also lead to more storms and heavier rains which could result in soil erosion and falling trees. Seychelles black parrot, giant bronze gecko. These small populations are therefore vulnerable to random events such as storms, fires, disease outbreaks that could deplete a population very quickly. The programme led to the rediscovery of the forgotten Seychelles chameleon in which had been lost to science for nearly years and the discovery of the Praslin population of Sooglossus frogs. A major component of the research programme focuses on long-term monitoring of key species such as the coco de mer and Seychelles black parrot. Monitoring of the black parrot was initiated by SIF in As a long-lived species, long-term monitoring of coco de mer is essential to help address questions on lifetime reproductive success, survival and mortality rates and growth rates. Every three months the growth of individual leaves and reproductive output are measured on marked trees. Other research has been useful in identifying sustainable harvesting rates of coco de mer nuts. The big question of how the coco de mer is pollinated should also be answered in the near future! New scientific papers resulting from this research are published every year and a list of these can be found here. As part of conservation efforts firm action has been taken against these dangers with work tackling the invasive plant species and an expanded environmental education and awareness programme on the threats of coco de mer poaching. Although the forest paths are well maintained we advise that you wear comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes e. There are lockers at the visitor centre where you can leave any bags or other items that you prefer not to carry around the forest. Other items you might want to bring are; an umbrella or light rain jacket, particularly in the rainy season of December to March. The palm forest cover is generally the best shelter for a passing shower but in a prolonged rain storm an umbrella is usually welcome! However, there may be times when the shop does not have any in stock due to our sustainable forest regeneration scheme See here for more details. We also sell coco de mer nuts at our Head Office in Victoria subject to availability and there are a variety of souvenir shops on all the inner islands that may also sell the nuts. Accidental fire poses a substantial threat to this World Heritage Site which is why smoking is not allowed. Visitors found smoking are asked to leave the reserve immediately. The information panels in the forest provide information in English, French, Italian and German. Please see our Events calendar here for further details. Please contact us for further details. However, depending on the purpose of the photos some charges may apply. By subscribing to our E-newsletter here , or follow our Facebook , Instagram and Twitter pages, or checking out our You-tube channel. If you have a scientific interest you can check out our list of recent publications here. Skip to main content. At only This mysterious forest first received national protection in when it was declared a Nature Reserve by the government. World heritage. Criterion vii: Superlative natural phenomena or natural beauty. Visitor Info Opening times - last entry is closed on 25th December and 1st January. By foot If you are not staying too far away you can always walk to the centre. Ask your hotel or guesthouse for guidance. Entrance fee Tickets can be bought on site at the ticket office in the visitor centre. Funding the operations, conservation and research at both sites is a challenging task. Reviews We would love to know if you enjoyed your trip, what the highlights were for you, or if there was anything you would like to see us improve upon. You can leave your comments in the visitor book at the visitor centre, or on our TripAdvisor page. This valuable feedback is read carefully and helps us to make future decisions on the management of the site. Coco de mer. Seychelles black parrot. Bronze geckos. Praslin sooglossid frog. Seychelles chameleon. Lantannyen fey. Phelsuma day geckos. Seychelles tree frog. Seychelles blue pigeon. Seychelles bulbul. Lodoicea maldivica. Coracopsis barklyi. Ailuronyx seychellensis. Sooglossus sechellensis. Archaius scychellensis. Phoenicophorium borsigianum. Phelsuma astriata. Tachycnemis seychellensis. Deckenia nobilis. Alectroenas pulcherrima. Pachnodus praslinus. Hypsipetes crassirostris. After seven years of growth a Coco de Mer nut is ready to fall and germinate. VdM bulbul5. Invasive alien species. Climate change. Small population sizes. Together we can all make a difference. Energy production from the use of fossil fuels is one of the main contributors to climate change. Simple actions such as turning off lights and fans when leaving a room, using energy saving bulbs, and reducing the use of air conditioning units all assist in limiting the energy used at the visitor centre. A compost tumbler for biological waste from the cafe has been installed, which produces compost for our forest teas served in the cafeteria. Please see our Sustainability policy for further resources and information about our sustainable practices at SIF. This was halted in the s when the area was declared a nature reserve by the Seychelles Government. SIF was awarded the management and protection of the reserve in and continues to ensure that tourism, education, research and conservation are all conducted harmoniously and sustainably in this remarkable forest. Current work includes active restoration activity, such as the removal of invasive plant species, scientific research on a number of species and an education and outreach programme to sensitise the local community to the need to conserve and protect this unique forest. Her paintings now hang in a special gallery at Kew Gardens, UK. Entomologist D. Discovery of new cricket species thought to be endemic to coco de mer leaf litter. I am disabled. Can I access the forest and visitor centre? The visitor centre is fully wheelchair accessible and part of the forest is also accessible.

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