Madeira Natural Park
| Madeira Natural Park | |
|---|---|
 Levada do Furado Madeira | |
| Location | Madeira, Portugal |
| Nearest city | Funchal |
| Coordinates | 32°45′N 17°00′W / 32.750°N 17.000°W |
| Established | 10 Nov 1982 |
The Madeira Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural da Madeira) is a large biological reserve in Madeira with a unique endemic flora and fauna. It was created in 1982 to safeguard the natural heritage of the archipelago, and contains a number of endangered species including global rarities such as Zino's petrel. This national park encompasses nearly two-thirds of the territory of the island of Madeira, and within it are nature reserves, protected landscapes and leisure zones. Its key habitat is the laurel forest.[1]
References
- ^ "Madeira's Natural Park". Madeira-web. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
External links
- Official website (in Portuguese)
- UNESCO laurisilva page
- Parque Natural da Madeira (in Portuguese)