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Grande Montagne
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Hibiscus liliiflorus
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Restoration work at Grande Montagne
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Grande Montagne Visitor's centre
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Since 1996, MWF has been active in the restoration of Grande Montagne Nature Reserve with endemic seedlings produced in its nursery (located at Solitudes). Grande Montagne is considered high altitude (300-350m) and is relatively wet with deep fertile soil. The restoration work has progressed well due to the high success rate of the seedlings planted.
Several rare plants such as Ramosmania rodriguesii, Hibiscus liliiflorus, and Eugenia rodriguesensis are being successfully conserved in this reserve.
Local groups such as Scout, Rotaract, Youth clubs, and School Students are involved in this restoration work and participate in the weeding of invasive species along with the planting of endemic seedlings. Since June 2008, the MWF has restored a further 9 hectares within the reserve by removing invasive species and planting over 73,000 native and endemic plants.
Furthermore, this work has helped with poverty alleviation through the recruitment of labourers from nearby villages. A field guide to Grande Montagne has been produced to help visitors during their visit to the reserve.
Grande Montagne Nature Reserve is open to the public and provides an excellent opportunity to observe conservation at work. The visit begins with the Interpretation Centre, which is located at the entrance to the reserve.
The Grande Montagne Nature Reserve is under the responsibility of the Rodrigues Department who also carry out restoration work in the Reserve and manage the Visitors Centre. MWF works closely with the Forestry Department. |
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In The Field 
Grande Montagne Nature Reserve
