Wammae Letang Fresh Water Lake ecotourism and site conservation
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The Morne Trois pitons was first proposed as a protected area in 1952. The areas was designated a National Park under the national Park and Protected Areas Act in 1975. The MTPNP was enlisted as a Wlrld heritale List in december 1997 and inscribed in August of1998.
As a result of the enforcement of the laws under the Act traditional activities such as fishing, hunting, farming and logging were prohibited. This meant that persons from the the Laudat Village which lies on the fringe of the MTPNPWHS were severely affected by the limitations with respect to use of the NP. The MTPNP offers tremendous opportunities for developing eco tourism initiatives; however support for community groups to initiate these activities is generally lacking.
The Fresh Water Lake(FWL) one of the major sites in the MTPNPWHS provides a source of revenue and recreation for the villagers of Laudat however the Lake cannot be fully appreciated from standing on the western side of the Lake, which is
The Morne Trois pitons was first proposed as a protected area in 1952. The areas was designated a National Park under the national Park and Protected Areas Act in 1975. The MTPNP was enlisted as a Wlrld heritale List in december 1997 and inscribed in August of1998.
As a result of the enforcement of the laws under the Act traditional activities such as fishing, hunting, farming and logging were prohibited. This meant that persons from the the Laudat Village which lies on the fringe of the MTPNPWHS were severely affected by the limitations with respect to use of the NP. The MTPNP offers tremendous opportunities for developing eco tourism initiatives; however support for community groups to initiate these activities is generally lacking.
The Fresh Water Lake(FWL) one of the major sites in the MTPNPWHS provides a source of revenue and recreation for the villagers of Laudat however the Lake cannot be fully appreciated from standing on the western side of the Lake, which is
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Wammae Letang Group, Laudat
Country:
Dominica
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,131.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 22,083.99
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,260.00
Project Number:
DMA/UNF/02/11
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
8 persons are currently employed full time. However since the project has only recently started they are only receiving an allowance.
A former committment negotiated by the Programme Management Unit of the Ecotuurism Development Programme of the Ministry of Tourism with the largest Tour Operator in Dominica for the group to be serviced by the Cruise Ship visitors has not yet been formalized. as a result visitation is still low.
Policy Impact
Facility rental: In the past the Ministry of Tourism has rented the Visitor Reception Centres at the various sites to individuals/Village Council for a fee. In addition the leasee was paid by the Ministry of Tourism for providing security, maintenance and general upkeep of the premises. In a departure from the norm part of the Visitor Centre at the Fresh Water Lake has been leased to Warmmae Letang Group at a Pepper Pot lease of EC$1.00 per year. In exchange the group is providing free security, maintenance and general upkeep of the premises. This model will be extended to other Visitor reception Centres arround the island.
Community participation in Conservation: -The Division of Forestry has entrusted the group with the activities related to land scaping /trail maintenance /conservation of the Trail and the sourrounding areas . This is being done in close collaboration with the Forestry Division.
Warmmae Letang has been mandated to set aside part of the proceeds from rental of boats and kayak for trail rehabilitation and maintenance
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Shari-Anne Gregoire
Phone:
(767)440-4345
Fax:
(767) 440 4349
Email:
Address
UNDP Office, 16 Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Roseau
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