Island of St Helena
Island of St Helena has been part of the Tentative list of United Kingdom.
Located in the south Atlantic, the Island of St Helena is nearly 2,000km from the nearest major landmass, making it one of the remotest places in the world. The island is composed mostly of rugged volcanic terrain and large coastal cliffs. The island was previously covered with unique endemic vegetation and bird life, including the iconic Wirebird. However human settlement has led to large change in land usage meaning the island now has large areas of bare rock, but starting in the 20th century there have been concerted efforts to conserve the remaining native species and restore elements of the previously forested interior.
Map of Island of St Helena
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Island of St Helena
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Added
- 1987
- Withdrawn
- 2023
- Type
- Natural
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2023 Removed from Tentative List
2012 Revision
New Tentative List Nomination, replacing "St Helena - Diana's Peak etc"
1987 Requested by State Party to not be examined
Commend UK for attempts to preserve genetic heritage