It is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
The reserve dates back to the 13th century and provides a stable and protected habitat for wildlife.
By early 2011, over 500 dibblers had been provided by the Zoo for release into protected habitat.
Much of the mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wildfowl, first created in 1961.
In the summer of 2007 two men cut an illegal ski trail several hundred yards down the eastern side of the protected habitat.
Much of the archipelago is a protected habitat including both the islands and the surrounding waters.
Since 1991 the fort has been closed to public access and is a protected habitat for bats.
International waters make up 50% of the world's surface, yet are its least protected habitat.
Under the plan, out of a 900-square-mile region, 172,000 acres will be set aside as protected habitat for 85 endangered species.
The offspring of this program are then supposed to be released into protected habitats.