Ebony Forest

The birds commonly found here are the Mauritius paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone bourbonnensis), the Echo parakeet (Psittacula eques echo), the Pink pigeon (Nesoenas mayeri), the Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus), the Mauritius bulbul (Hypsipetes olivaceus), the Olive white-eye (Zosterops chloronothos).

The plants that can be found here are the Ebony (Diospyros tesselaria), Mauritius coral tree (Chassalia boryana), Bois tambour (Tambourissa) and Screw pines (Pandanus).

The reserve has canopy walkways and view points, and also runs guided tours or safaris.

There is a museum, snack point and educational facilities on the reserve.

It is located next to the "Seven Coloured Earths" site and near Lavilleon Natural Forest, in the Chamarel area in the south west of the island.