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The visitor is now able to enjoy areas of maturing forest while witnessing other more recently restored areas or view restoration underway. Around 84% of the 25.5 ha fenced area at Grande
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Over 156,516 plants have been planted in the reserve by MWF so far and 40 rare
Rodriguan plant species are successfully conserved on Grande Montagne. The forest is a habitat to the surviving endemic animals and insects of Rodrigues. From about only 30 birds, the population of the Rodrigues Fody
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This project involves the local community, providing employment to restoration labourers from the nearby villages and organising ‘restoration working days’ with grassroots associations to sensitise and empower the local people in
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