A living remnant of the ancient palm forests on Praslin, the Valle De Mai is at the heart of Praslin and contains the Seychelles largest intact forest of the endemic Coco de Mer palm. Millions of years of isolation have enabled many unique species to develop in this forest and many are found nowhere else in the world. This seclusion has also led to unique relationships between certain animals and plants.
World Heritage
- In 1983 , Valle de Mai became a UNESCO World Heritage site , recognizing the outstanding value of the forest and giving it global recognition
- 1989 - Seychelles Island Foundation took over stewardship of Valle De Mai and is dedicated to ensure well management , conservation , research , education and tourism.
Species to look out for in Valle De Mai forest,
- Coco do Mer palm - Male and Female seeds - the world's largest seed
- Seychelles Blue Pigeon
- Seychelles Bulbul
- Latannyen Lat
- Seychelles Black Parrot
- Praslin Snail
- Seychelles Tree Frog
- Palmiste
- Green Day Gecko
- Seychelles Skink
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| Coco De Mer |
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| Coco De Mer Trees |
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| Coco De Mer Seeds |
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| Coco De Mer Palms |
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| UNESCO Valle de Mai Site Entrance |
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| Giant Spider Web at forest |
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