Earth:Sovi Basin
| Sovi Basin Protected Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Viti Levu, Fiji |
| Nearest city | Suva |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] 17°59′1″S 178°10′56″E / 17.98361°S 178.18222°E |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | National Trust of Fiji |
The Sovi Basin is located in Naitasiri Province, on the island of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji. Covering approximately 19,600 hectares, the basin is blanketed by a well-preserved tropical lowland forest, which is Fiji's largest and most biologically diverse.[2] Sovi basin resides within the Polynesia/Micronesia biodiversity hotspot, one of 34 hot spots throughout the globe. The site is to be protected in a partnership between Fiji Water and Conservation International.[3] The organisation’s Fiji country programme, Conservation International Fiji, supported work contributing to the establishment of the conservation area, including stakeholder coordination and development of management and conservation-lease arrangements with landowners.[4][5] The rainforest, wilderness area and high scenic valley contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.[6]
A 40,700 hectares (101,000 acres) area covering the basin is the Sovi Basin Important Bird Area. This area supports the largest protected populations of many of Fiji's restricted-range species, including the endangered Long-legged thicketbird, the vulnerable Pink-billed parrotfinch and Shy Ground-dove, and the near threatened Masked shining parrot.[7]
World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 26, 1999 in the Cultural category.[8]
References
- ↑ "Sovi Basin Protected Area | Protected Planet". https://www.protectedplanet.net/sovi-basin-protected-area-conservation-reserve.
- ↑ "Sovi Basin - UNESCO World Heritage Centre" (in en). UNESCO World Heritage Centre. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1374/.
- ↑ Fiji Water Announces Sustainable Growth Initiative With Commitment To Help Mitigate Global Climate Change
- ↑ Keppel, Gunnar; Morrison, Clare; Hardcastle, James; Rounds, Isaac A.; Wilmott, Ian Karika; Hurahura, Francis; Shed, Patterson K. (2012). "Conservation in tropical Pacific island countries: case studies of successful programmes" (PDF). PARKS 18 (1): 112-119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.CH.2012.PARKS-18-1.GK.en. https://parksjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/PARKS-18.1-Keppel-10.2305IUCN.CH_.2012.PARKS-18-1.GK_.en_.pdf.
- ↑ (PDF) CBD Strategy and Action Plan - Fiji (English version) (Report). Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/fj/fj-nbsap-v2-en.pdf.
- ↑ Ganilau, Bernadette Rounds (2007). Fiji Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Convention on Biological Diversity. pp. 107–112. https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/fj/fj-nbsap-01-en.pdf. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ↑ "BirdLife Data Zone: Sovi Basin". http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sovi-basin-iba-fiji.
- ↑ "Sovi Basin - UNESCO World Heritage Centre" (in en). UNESCO World Heritage Centre. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1374/.
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