Laurisilva of Madeira | Portugal

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The Laurisilva of Madeira is one of the largest surviving area of laurel forest, a previously widespread forest type. This primary laurel forest can be found in Madeira Natural Park.

Laurel forests need an ecosystem of high humidity, such as cloud forests, with abundant rainfall throughout the year. Laurel forests typically occur on the slopes of tropical or subtropical mountains, where the moisture from the ocean condenses so that it falls as rain or fog and soils have high moisture levels.

Laurisilva of Madeira is a UNESCO World Heritage site.