Island Conservation Society

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ICS Mission statement
'The Society promotes the conservation and restoration of island ecosystems, sustainable development of islands, and awareness of their vulnerability and vital importance to the planet's biodiversity.'

About us

Island Conservation Society (also known as Fondation pour la Conservation des Iles in French and Sosyete pour Konservasyon bann Zil in Creole) was registered as am NGO in Seychelles in April 2001. Island Conservation Society owns and manages the Aride Island Nature Reserve, one of the finest nature reserves in the western Indian Ocean. We have also signed an agreement with the Islands Development Company (IDC) to advise and wherever necessary to manage environmental and conservation issues on outer islands under the lease of the IDC. Conservation centres have been established on Alphonse, Desroches and Silhouette with further projects planned.
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If you wish to make a contribution towards the conservation of Seychelles contact: accounts@ics.sc

Latest News

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January 2016

Farquhar Island News - Including Coral Bleaching, Groupers Spawning & Office Improvements.
Coral bleaching - study carried out in December & January.
Groupers spawning - monitoring done in early January.
Office refurbishment - now completed
See link for more details. January 2016

Silhouette Island News - Including new Conservation Officer, Turtle Hatching & Bees.
Conservation Officer - François Baguette joined in January.
Turtles hatching - Hawksbill turtles spotted popping out of nest.
Bees - the team encountered a bee colony and took evasive action.
See link for more details. January 2016