Conservation Nursery

The Conservation Nursery in Nauru is a cornerstone of the island's ecological restoration efforts, following decades of intensive phosphate mining that left much of the interior barren. This facility specializes in the cultivation of native plant species, particularly Nauru's resilient hardwoods, which are then used to reforest the devastated "Topside" regions. Scientists and conservationists at the nursery work on soil rehabilitation techniques and the breeding of sturdy saplings capable of thriving in the nutrient-depleted mining landscape. Beyond its practical reforestation goals, the nursery acts as a genetic bank for the island's unique flora, ensuring that indigenous species are preserved for future generations. The project is crucial for bringing back local bird populations and restoring the natural biodiversity that once defined the island. For those interested in environmental science, the nursery gives a compelling look at the practical challenges and successes of large-scale habitat restoration in a small island nation battling its industrial past.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Ewa

Ewa is the northernmost point of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

History & landmarks

Phosphate Discovery Site

The location where vast phosphate deposits were identified around 1900, changing the course of Nauru's history forever.

Phosphate Pinnacles

These bizarre limestone columns were left behind after the phosphate layers were mined in Nauru's interior.

Command Ridge

Command Ridge is the highest point in Nauru at 65 meters elevation.

Nauru General Hospital

The Nauru General Hospital in Denigomodu is the primary medical facility on the island.

Eigigu Supermarket

The Eigigu Supermarket is the island's largest commercial center for consumer goods.

Nature

Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon is a landlocked, brackish lake located in the center of the island.

Nibok Shrubland

The coastal strips of Nibok are covered by Scaevola bushes and native shrubs.

Anabar Lagoon

Anabar Lagoon is a small brackish water pool on the northeast coast.

Ewa Reef

Ewa Reef on the north coast of Nauru is a biologically rich fringing reef.

More places

Central Plateau Ferns

New fern communities are developing on the central plateau following phosphate mining.

Northern Uplands

The northern uplands comprise the elevated areas of the plateau within the Ewa and Anetan districts.

Nibok Palms

The Nibok Palm groves stretch along the northwestern coastal plain.

Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation (NRC)

The NRC is responsible for restoring land areas destroyed by mining.

Buada Pandanus Groves

The Pandanus groves around Buada Lagoon are a sanctuary for native flora.

Buada District Gardens

The gardens in Buada District show a mix of ornamental and food plants.

Buada Basin

The Buada Basin is a natural depression within the central plateau, containing the island's only inland lake.

Command Ridge Forest

Command Ridge hosts some of the densest remaining forest patches on the island.