IMPROVEMENT OF COASTAL HABITATS THROUGH THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES
The drastic effects on island coastlines because of Invasive species are visible throughout The Bahamas. The project?s activities address the education and removal of the presence of invasive species along the coastline and near shore habitats in two national parks.
The primary goal of this project is to improve the quality of specified areas within Bonefish Pond and Moriah Harbour Cay National Parks. The project?s objectives include:
1. Raise the public?s knowledge levels of the impacts of invasive species on coastline ecosystems.
2. Increase public knowledge levels of invasive species.
3. Raise awareness of their impacts on coastal ecosystems in nearby communities.
4. Improve the impacted coastline areas by removing invasive species and planting native trees.
The primary goal of this project is to improve the quality of specified areas within Bonefish Pond and Moriah Harbour Cay National Parks. The project?s objectives include:
1. Raise the public?s knowledge levels of the impacts of invasive species on coastline ecosystems.
2. Increase public knowledge levels of invasive species.
3. Raise awareness of their impacts on coastal ecosystems in nearby communities.
4. Improve the impacted coastline areas by removing invasive species and planting native trees.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Bahamas National Trust
Country:
Bahamas
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,600.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,500.00
Project Number:
BHA/SGP/OP4/Y3/CORE/2010/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
This project will produce awareness materials to improve understanding of invasive species and their impacts on coastal habitats. Conduct awareness activities for stakeholders to increase understanding of invasive species. Awareness materials disseminated and activities on project sites within Bonefish Pond and Moriah Harbour Cay National Parks.
Notable Community Participation
This project will raise the public?s knowledge levels of the impacts of invasive species on coastline ecosystems; Increase public knowledge levels of invasive species; Raise awareness of their impacts on coastal ecosystems in nearby communities.
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Deon Stewart
Email:
Ms. Lesvie Archer
Email:
Address
Nassau
New Providence
New Providence
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