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October 19th, 2012

The savannahs of French Guiana on ’France Culture’

A fascinating radio programme which illustrates the close links between man and nature in the…
October 17th, 2012

Agami Heron upgraded in the IUCN red list

In 2012, the IUCN upgraded the Agami Heron (Agamia agami) from the category of Least Concern to…
October 1st, 2012

Surveying birds on Martinique: analysis of results and preparation for 2013

Following a project initiated in March last year, six observers participated in a trial run for…

The fires at Maïdo

The state of things after a catastrophic week of fires

Since last October 25th, a fire has ravaged the coastal highlands of the west of Réunion Island, in the heart of the National Park. About 40 of the people who live in the areas of Roche Plate and Les Orangers have had to be evacuated.

Incendie du Maïdo, Parc national de La Réunion, Marc Salamolard
Incendie du Maïdo, Parc national de La Réunion, Marc Salamolard

Their impact on the flora and fauna are particularly worrying.

To learn more, download the information posted on the Park’s website.

Keywords : Réunion, Buffer zone of the National Park

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