| Sovi Basin Protected Area | |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Location: | Viti Levu, Fiji |
| Nearest City: | Suva |
| Coordinates: | -17.9836°N 178.1822°W |
| Area Km2: | 20 |
| Area Ref: | [1] |
| Established: | 2006 |
| Governing Body: | National Trust of Fiji |
The Sovi Basin is located in Naitasiri Province, on the island of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji. Covering approximately 19,600 hectares, the basin is blanketed by a well-preserved tropical lowland forest, which is Fiji's largest and most biologically diverse.[2] Sovi basin resides within the Polynesia/Micronesia biodiversity hotspot, one of 34 hot spots throughout the globe. The site is to be protected in a partnership between Fiji Water and Conservation International.[3] The rainforest, wilderness area and highscenic valley contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.[4]
A 40700ha area covering the basin is the Sovi Basin Important Bird Area. This area supports the largest protected populations of many of Fiji's restricted-range species, including the endangered Long-legged thicketbird, the vulnerable Pink-billed parrotfinch and Shy Ground-dove, and the near threatened Masked shining parrot.[5]
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 26, 1999 in the Cultural category.[6]