UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM

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Opportunities

Pitcairn Islanders are working hard to maintain and restore their unique environment, to sustain their own livelihoods and to provide fantastic experiences for visitors. Henderson is already a World Heritage Site, whilst Henderson, Oeno, Ducie and parts of Pitcairn qualify as Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

The longboat leaves Bounty Bay to visit a cruise ship, which was unable to land passengers due to rough seas. © Dr Mike Pienkowski (Opportunities, 3 of 3 - Slide ref. 484)