Duviara
Conservation Area presents a relatively easy opportunity
to see some of Vanuatu's cloud forest. Declared in 1996, the area reserves about 26 hectares. It's
small but there are large expanses of similar, untouched
rainforest around Ambae's summit.
The protected area hosts
restricted range and endemic bird species, 12 endemic plants
and orchids and an endemic freshwater fish. It's an interesting
place for bird watching with more than 25 species including
several montane birds.
The
conservation area belongs to Paul Vuhu and he has a guesthouse
close to the start of the trail leading though the cloud
forest to the crater lakes on top of Ambae.
In November 2004 guides were 1000 Vatu per day and
there was no conservation or entrance fee.
Browse
higher resolution pictures on our Vanuatu
Protected Areas Showcase.
First
surveyed: November 2004 by Stephen.
Last updated: June 2009 by Stephen.
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