The Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles was established in 1992 as the first environmental non-governmental organisation registered in Seychelles and was active up to 2011 when it ceased operating.
NPTS aimed to restore and preserve viable ecosystems, taking a long-term view of ecology. Much of the NPTS work involved monitoring and scientific research prior to intervention. This approach provided new insights into ecological problems and ecosystem management. Projects carried out included
ConservationSilhouette Conservation Project - conservation of the ecosystems, plants and animals of Silhouette IslandSeychelles Giant Tortoise Conservation Project - conservation of Seychelles giant tortoisesSeychelles Terrapin Conservation Project - conservation of the Critically Endangered Seychelles Pelusios terrapins
ResearchIndian Ocean Biodiversity Assessment - assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean
PublicationSeychelles Biodiversity monographsIsland Biology monographsPhelsuma - scientific journal dedicated to the Western Indian OceanBirdwatch - natural history of the Seychelles islands