United Kingdom

Henderson Island

WHS Score 2.49
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  • Iain Jackson

Henderson Island is an isolated uplifted coral atoll known for its bird life.

The island is part of the Pitcairn Islands and lies in the South Pacific Ocean. The landscape consists of limestone cliffs, sandy beaches and forests. Due to a shortage of fresh water, it is not well-suited for human occupation. It has large breeding seabird colonies and all four land bird species are endemic to the island, including the flightless Henderson Crake.

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Site Info

Official Information
Full Name
Henderson Island (ID: 487)
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Inscribed 1988 Site history
History of Henderson Island
1988: Inscribed
Inscribed
WHS Type
Natural
Criteria
  • vii
  • x
Links
UNESCO
All Links
UNESCO.org
Related Resources
News Article
  • April 22, 2018 earthsky.org — This Pacific island is the most plastic-polluted place on Earth
  • May 16, 2017 metro.co.uk — Henderson Island has more plastic rubbish than anywhere else
  • Dec. 20, 2011 google.com — Campaigners hail bid to remove rats from Henderson

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