Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles

The [http://islandbiodiversity.com Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles] was established in 1992 as the first environmental non-governmental organisation registered in Seychelles and was active up to 2011 when it ceased operating.

NPTS aimed to restore and preserve viable ecosystems, taking a long-term view of ecology. Much of the NPTS work involved monitoring and scientific research prior to intervention. This approach provided new insights into ecological problems and ecosystem management. Projects carried out included

Conservation

Silhouette Conservation Project - conservation of the ecosystems, plants and animals of Silhouette Island

Seychelles Giant Tortoise Conservation Project - conservation of Seychelles giant tortoises

Seychelles Terrapin Conservation Project - conservation of the Critically Endangered Seychelles Pelusios terrapins

Research

Indian Ocean Biodiversity Assessment - assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean

Publication

[http://islandbiodiversity.com/monographs.htm Seychelles Biodiversity monographs]

Island Biology monographs

[http://islandbiodiversity.com/phelsuma.htm Phelsuma] - scientific journal dedicated to the Western Indian Ocean

Birdwatch - natural history of the Seychelles islands

Category:Nature conservation in Seychelles