Sovi Basin Protected Area | |
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Location | Viti Levu, Fiji |
Nearest city | Suva |
Coordinates | 17°59′1″S178°10′56″E / 17.98361°S 178.18222°E |
Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) [1] |
Established | 2006 |
Governing body | National Trust of Fiji |
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. [2] 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. [3] The rainforest, wilderness area and high scenic valley contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. [4]
A 40,700 hectares (101,000 acres) area covering the basin is the Sovi Basin Important Bird Area. This area supports the largest protected populations of many of Fiji's restricted-range species, including the endangered Long-legged thicketbird, the vulnerable Pink-billed parrotfinch and Shy Ground-dove, and the near threatened Masked shining parrot. [5]
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 26, 1999 in the Cultural category. [6]
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