The 700
ha Important Bird Area (IBA) extends from sea-level to the highest point of the island at an elevation of 367 m. It includes the 330 ha Praslin National Park as well as additional land to the south-east. The hill-slopes of the site are mainly covered by mixed
secondary forest containing a high proportion of native plants, notably all six of Seychelles’
endemic palm species. It includes the palm forest of the
World Heritage listed Vallée de Mai, as well as many small streams and waterfalls. The south-eastern part of the site is drier, characterised by boulders and caves amongst
scrub vegetation. ==References==