By S.Ruhumally, forestry_mauritius
The promotion of
recreation, leisure and sport activities in forests and natural wilderness
areas is one of the main objectives of the National Forest Policy of Mauritius
(2006). The Forestry Service had created four Nature
Walk at Bras D’Eau, Monvert, Powder Mills and Sophie respectively during the
last decade. However, Bras D’Eau was proclaimed National Park in 2011.
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| Sophie Nature Walk close to Mare-aux-Vacoas Reservoir |
Sophie Nature Walk is
situated in the Mare-aux-Vacoas region. It
comprises a Visitor Interpretation Centre, a Museum, a Trail of length 1.8 km, Kiosks,
Tables & Benches, Picnic Areas and a Parking Area. Many rare native/endemic plants
have been planted in the Nature Walk. Some 10,000 people, both local & tourist, visit the
Nature Walk annually. The entrance is
free. It is opened to the public as from 08.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs during weekdays
and 09.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.
You are invited to visit Sophie Nature Walk. A few snapshots just to tempt you!
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| You are welcome to enter the Nature Walk |
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| Path leading to the picnic zone |
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| The Forest Museum |
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| The magnificent pond - Sophie Stream |
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| A small wooden bridge to admire the bald cypress |
Picnic Area
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| Native/Endemic plants growing well in the shade of the tall Pine trees |
Sophie Nature Walk houses the only Forest Museum in Mauritius where ancient tools and equipments used for wood exploitation are exhibited.A visit would surely enhance your knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr.Ramful. Sophie Nature Walk is a wonderland that amaze and spellbound its guests.
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