Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles

Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles.
The Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles was established in 1992 as the first environmental non-governmental organisation registered in Seychelles.
NPTS aims to restore and preserve viable ecosystems and takes a long-term view of ecology. Much of the NPTS work involves monitoring and scientific research prior to intervention. This research is providing new insights into ecological problems and ecosystem management and 
NPTS has several active programmes, including
Conservation
Silhouette Conservation Project - conservation of the ecosystems, plants and animals of Silhouette Island
Seychelles Giant Tortoise Conservation Project - conservation of Seychelles giant tortoises
Seychelles Terrapin Conservation Project - conservation of the Critically Endangered Seychelles Pelusios terrapins
Research
Indian Ocean Biodiversity Assessment - assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean
Publication
Seychelles Biodiversity monographs
Island Biology monographs
Phelsuma - scientific journal dedicated to the Western Indian Ocean
Birdwatch - natural history of the Seychelles islands