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5.2 discovering our nature reserves
The importance of nature reserves
Nature reserves are very important in our islands.
The government with the help of organisations has set up nature reserves with the aim of protecting
our endemic fauna and ora. The natural environment with its forests is being gradually restored
and the native birds, animals and rare plants are being preserved from extinction.
The reserves contribute in the sustainable management and
conservation of our natural resources.
Nature reserves in Mauritius
1Black River National Park
2Ile aux Aigrettes
3La Vallée de Ferney Forest and
Wildlife Reserve
4Blue Bay Marine Park
Nature reserves in Rodrigues
1Grande Montagne Nature Reserve
2Anse Quitor – Francois Leguat Giant
Tortoise Nature Reserve
3Ile Cocos Nature Reserve and
Bird Sanctuary
1. Themeaningof:fauna,ora,endemicandnaturereserve
2. The names of some endemic plants and animals / birds which are protected
in our nature reserves.
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