Sovi Basin

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.[1] 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.[2]

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 26, 1999 in the Cultural category.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Sovi Basin - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  2. ↑ Fiji Water Announces Sustainable Growth Initiative With Commitment To Help Mitigate Global Climate Change
  3. ↑ Sovi Basin - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

References

Sovi Basin - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Accessed 2009-02-26.

Fiji Water Announces Sustainable Growth Initiative With Commitment To Help Mitigate Global Climate Change Conservation International Newsroom. Accessed 2009-02-26.

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