East Rennell

East Rennell is a stepping stone between Papua New Guinea and the Pacific islands. Because of this geographical location and its relatively undisturbed state it is a true natural laboratory.

The designated area comprises the southern portion of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands, the largest raised coral atoll in the world. Its Lake Tegano is the largest lake in the insular Pacific and contains a number of endemic species (banded sea snake for example). The island also has a high number of endemic birds.

Year	Decision	Comments
2013	In Danger	Due to logging
1998	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription

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East Rennell is one of the most difficult to visit World Heritage Sites. I was there in the summer of 2007.

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Rennell is beautiful!! As an environmental scientist, living and working in the Solomons, I was amazed at the beauty and diversity of Rennell and the lake. However, logging and bauxite mining has been on the cards of the locals in West Rennell, and many in East fear it will destroy their World Heritage Listing. There is great potential for alternatives, as my work is attempting to currently faciltate, but without the understanding of Australian and European nationals, I fear the island could be lost to a cash-economy.

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