The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type. It is the largest surviving area of laurel forest and is believed to be 90% primary forest. It ...

But I was just as interested in what I could not see that morning: the Laurisilva forest veiled in mist. This year, Madeira’s Laurisilva celebrates the 25th anniversary of its UNESCO World ...

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