Deckenia nobilis is
endemic to the
Seychelles. In the wild, it is found intermittently in lowland forests, at elevations up to 600 metres. It is in decline due to unregulated or illegal
over-harvesting of the edible
palm hearts, but certain stands growing on rocky crags and outcrops are very difficult for humans to reach, which tentatively affords them natural protection. Also, some new growth is attributable to tree nurseries on the Seychelles, which raise
D. nobilis seedlings and distribute them to the local populace for planting. ==References==