FRENCH POLYNESIA PROTECTION COVERAGE
French Polynesia
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Protected Area Count
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Management Effectiveness Assessments
208.69 km² / 5,206,662.87 km² (0.00%) Protected
Marine
70.45 km² / 4,031.71 km² (1.75%) Protected
Terrestrial
These statistics might differ from those reported officially by countries due to difference in methodologies and datasets used to assess protected area coverage and differences in the base maps used to measure terrestrial and marine area of a country or territory.
Source: from ProtectedPlanet.net.
IUCN PANORAMA SOLUTIONS
Restoration of Kamaka Island, a sanctuary for Gambier biodiversity
In June 2015, an operation aimed at restoring islands of interest was carried out in the Gambier and Actéons islands. The eradication of the targeted introduced species was a success on all of these islands, except Kamaka, where the eradication of the Pacific rat (Rattus exulans) failed. In 2022, a second attempt via drone aerial baiting was made to preserve this site. It succeeded, and in 2023 rats were no longer found. The project was set up with the help of ENVICO, a drone company based in New Zealand, the landowners of Kamaka, Island Conservation, local members of the community & the Town hall of the Gambier.
By removing rats, the project has contributed to the conservation of rare seabird species, such as the Polynesian Storm-petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) and many other indigenous species of the island. In addition, the local community has benefited from this restoration project through increased natural resources, reduced risk of diseases and increased economic opportunities.
Source: from panorama.solutions
BIODIVERSITY
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COUNTRY PROFILES
Protected Planet: The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA)/The Global Database on Protected Areas Management Effectiveness (GD-PAME),
May 2025, Cambridge, UK: UNEP-WCMC and IUCN.
Available at: www.protectedplanet.net.
| Designation | Reported Area | Reported Marine Area | IUCN Category | Management Plan | Status | Status Year | WDPA ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiaro | Strict Nature Reserve | 9.23km² | 9.23km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1973 | 555547737 |
| Commune de Fakarava | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 9.30km² | 0.00km² | Not Applicable | Not Reported | Designated | 1977 | 2068 |
| Scilly Atoll Reserve | Territorial Reserve | 113.00km² | 96.00km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1992 | 4262 |
| Mohotani Reserve Integrale | Natural Reserve | 15.50km² | 7.75km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1971 | 4263 |
| Taiaro Atoll Nature Reserve | Strict Nature Reserve | 20.00km² | 0.00km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1972 | 71028 |
| Lagon de Moorea | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 50.00km² | 0.00km² | Not Reported | Management plan is implemented and is available | Designated | 2008 | 109029 |
| Bellinghausen (Motu One) | Territorial Reserve | 9.60km² | 9.60km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1992 | 220028 |
| Ilôt de Sable | Natural Reserve | 0.01km² | 0.01km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1971 | 555547618 |
| Eiao Island | Natural Reserve | 43.80km² | 43.80km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1971 | 555547619 |
| Hatutu Island Reserve Integrale | Strict Nature Reserve | 18.10km² | 9.05km² | IV | Not Reported | Designated | 1971 | 555547620 |
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