Madeira Natural Park
Protected area in Portugal
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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 nature 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.[2] Madeira's evergreen forests were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
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LocationMadeira Island, Portugal
Coordinates32°45′N 17°00′W
Area444 km2 (171 sq mi)[1]
Established10 Nov 1982
| Madeira Natural Park | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Levada do Caldeirão Verde | |
 Interactive map of Madeira Natural Park | |
| Location | Madeira Island, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 32°45′N 17°00′W |
| Area | 444 km2 (171 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 10 Nov 1982 |