Main Ridge
Main Ridge is the main mountainous ridge on the island of Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. It is a 29-kilometer (18-mile) long chain of hills that spans between the Caribbean Sea and the Southern Tobago fault system, reaching a maximum height of 572 meters (1,877 ft). The Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which was created formally in 1776, is one of the world's oldest protected places. It's a popular spot for ecotourism and birdwatching. Main Ridge is a key habitat for Tobago's natural flora and animals, including numerous unique species.
The lower montane rain forest dominates the Main Ridge. The emergent canopy of Licania biglandulosa and Byrsonima spicata characterizes these forests in Tobago, with the palm Euterpe broadwayi more frequent on exposed peaks. The lower-lying areas of the Main Ridge are dominated by moist lowland forests. Prior to the 1940s, there was little human interference in the forests but were badly damaged by Hurricane Flora in 1963.
Height: 572 meters
Location: Tobago
