The proposed Southeast Pohnpei / Nan Madol IBA is listed as part of a potential Southeast Pohnpei Conservation area in the FSM NBSAP (2002).
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: The FSM NBSAP (2002) lists the area as containing a number of conservation targets, including:
• Turtle Nesting Beach
• Low-Elevation Broadleaf Forest
• Pohnpei Flying Fox
Habitat and land use
The FSM NBSAP (2002) lists the area as containing a number of conservation targets, including:
• Ivory Nut Palm Forest
• High Island Nearshore Marine
• Mangrove Forest
• Atoll/Beach Forest
• Swamp Forest
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Possibly to include clearing, habitat removal, and invasive species. Nan Madol is an important cultural site and visitors to the area are common.