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List of protected areas of Samoa
This article will address the topic of List of protected areas of Samoa, which has generated great interest and controversy in recent times. Since its emergence, List of protected areas of Samoa has captured the attention of specialists, academics and the general public due to its relevance and impact on various aspects of modern society. Throughout these pages, different approaches and perspectives on List of protected areas of Samoa will be explored, as well as its influence on fields as varied as technology, politics, culture and economics. The intention is to offer a comprehensive and updated view of the topic, in order to enrich the debate and promote a deeper understanding of List of protected areas of Samoa and its meaning today.
This is a list of some protected areas of Samoa which include national parks, reservations, protected nature zones, marine reserves and other areas of significant biodiversity and conservation.
In 1994, Samoa ratified the international and legally binding treaty, the Convention on Biological Diversity to develop national strategies for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. In 2010, protected areas in the country cover 5% of land although the government aims to increase protected areas coverage to 15%.
Areas
- Aleipata Islands
- Aleipata Marine Protected Area
- Central Savai'i Rainforest, largest patch of continuous rainforest in Polynesia
- Fagaloa Bay – Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone
- Falealupo, rainforest reserve, created by village covenant
- Safata Marine Protected Area
- Tafua, rainforest reserve, created village covenant
National parks
- Lake Lanoto'o National Park
- Lata National Park
- Masamasa-Falelima National Park / Cornwall National Park
- Mauga o Salafai National Park
- O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park
Reserves
- Vailele Reserve, also known as 'Ao o le Malo Reserve
- Apia Central Reserve
- Fa'avaeileatua Reserve
- Fuluasou Botanical Garden
- Magiagi Reserve
- Palolo Deep Marine Reserve
- Taumeasina Reserve
- Tusitala Historic and Nature Reserve, located at Mount Vaea
- Vaigaga Reserve
- Vaimoso Reserve
- Vaitele East Reserve
- Vaitele West Reserve
See also
References
- ^ "Samoa struggling with biodiversity goals". Islands Business. 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
