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The Republic of Mauritius Project Plan - RarePlanet

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On the other hand the bay includes 12 <strong>of</strong>fshore islets with a unique biodiversity. <strong>The</strong>se calcareous islets vary in size, geological composition,<br />

remoteness, accessibility, conservation value and restoration potential.<br />

1. Ile aux Oiseaux<br />

0.7 Ha<br />

National Park under Wildlife and National Park Act<br />

2. Ile aux Mariannes<br />

4.06 Ha<br />

Nature Reserve under Forest and Reserves Act<br />

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3. Rocher des Oiseaux 0.1Ha National Park under Wildlife and National Park Act<br />

4. Ilot Fous 0.3 Ha National Park under Wildlife and National Park Act<br />

5. Ilot Chat 0.029 Ha State land under Ministry <strong>of</strong> Housing<br />

6. Ile aux Singes 0.266 Ha State land under Ministry <strong>of</strong> Housing<br />

7. Mouchoir Rouge 515 m 2 Leased to Private owner<br />

8. Ile aux Fouquets 2.49 Ha National Park under Wildlife and National Park Act<br />

9. Ilot Vacoas 1.06 Ha National Park under Wildlife and National Park Act<br />

10. Ile de la Passe 2.19 Ha National monument under the ministry <strong>of</strong> arts and culture<br />

11. Ile aux Aigrettes 24.69 Ha Nature Reserve, Leased to MWF<br />

12. Ile des Deux Cocos 3.60 Ha Leased to Private Owner<br />

Figure 5: Islets <strong>of</strong> the Bay <strong>of</strong> Mahebourg<br />

(<strong>The</strong> Islets National Park Strategic <strong>Plan</strong> 2004)<br />

13. Petit Rat 0.016 Ha State land under Ministry <strong>of</strong> Housing<br />

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