Aride Island is the flagship island of ICS, as the largest nature reserve of the granitic islands of Seychelles having more breeding seabirds
of more species than the other 40 islands combined. It also is the only natural home of Wright's Gardenia, has one of the most dense populations of reptiles in the world, hosts nesting hawksbill turtles and a rich marine ecosystem. Aride is probably the most natural and least touched of all the islands of Seychelles. Its spectacular wildlife makes it one of the world’s most important nature reserves.
Aride Island is a Special Nature Reserve under Seychelles law. It was purchased in 1973 by Christopher Cadbury for Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, (RSWT) a British conservation organisation. After many years RSWT took the decision to pass responsibility for Aride to a local conservation organisation. Island Conservation Society successfully applied for this privilege and in 2004 management was transferred to ICS Seychelles. The island was leased to ICS on a trial basis with a list of conservation targets to be met. After successfully meeting targets, the freehold of Aride was passed to ICS and is currently held by our associated UK registered charity, Island Conservation Society UK.
Source: islandconservationseychelles.com
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