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Forest Reserve

Forest reserve, protected woodland where development is tightly restricted.

857
Parcels in this zone
5,335 ha
Total zoned land
4,889 m²
Median plot size
1.9%
Share of surveyed land

What Forest Reserve zoning means

Forest reserve, protected woodland where development is tightly restricted. In the national land register this is zone code F1. Across Seychelles it covers 857 parcels and about 5,335 hectares, 1.9 percent of all surveyed land. The median plot is 4,889 m². The median plot sits about 690 m from the sea. Zoning guides what the Planning Authority is likely to permit, so confirm any specific project with the authority.

Where Forest Reserve land is

The districts with the most forest reserve parcels. Open a district for its full profile.

Baie Ste Anne119 plots
Anse Boileau111 plots
Glacis76 plots
Grand Anse Mahe74 plots
Anse Etoile46 plots
Beau Vallon44 plots

The largest forest reserve parcels

The biggest surveyed holdings in this zone, by area. Open any one for its full record.

Questions about Forest Reserve land

What can I build on Forest Reserve land in Seychelles?

Forest reserve, protected woodland where development is tightly restricted. Zoning sets what the Planning Authority is likely to allow, so confirm a specific project with the authority before you commit.

How much Forest Reserve land is there in Seychelles?

The land register holds 857 parcels zoned Forest Reserve (F1), covering about 5,335 hectares, which is 1.9 percent of all surveyed land.

Which districts have the most Forest Reserve land?

The most Forest Reserve parcels are in Baie Ste Anne, Anse Boileau, Glacis. The full ranking is on this page.

Can a foreigner buy Forest Reserve land in Seychelles?

A non-Seychellois can buy land in most zones with government sanction, but the zone and any conditions matter. See our guide on the foreign ownership sanction.

Related

See all Seychelles land use zones, read the guide on zoning and land use classes, or find a plot on the map.