The rehabilitation of the area will help in the protection of the coral reef by plants acting as a filter system preventing sediments and other foreign objects from washing into the reef system. The plants will also help in creating a much needed buffer zone between the sea and the farming area. The reduction of soil erosion will be achieved and thus preventing the removal of valued topsoil from the landscape. The presence of trees will also mean an increase in the water table level due to an increase in infiltration of water and a reduction in runoff and thus add to our fresh water supply. The trees will act as a wind break thus reducing the wind speed in the area, preventing soil moisture losses, reducing wind erosion and reducing economic losses due to reduced crop damage.

The expected results of the project:
1. Increase in the number of hectares of land where sustainable use, climate proofing and water management practices are employed
2. Increase in number of hectares of degraded land restored and rehabilitated
3. At least one neighbouring community demonstrating sustainable land management
4. At least one community-based environmental monitoring system demonstrated
5. At least 2 neighbouring communities involved in the project
6. Increased income on at least one farm due to improved land and water management practices

The beneficiaries of the project will include New River and Coconut Walk Estates residents, the New River Farmer?s Cooperative, and the communities of Zion?s, Webbes Ground, Hickman?s, Fothergill?s, Harris, Eden Brown and Butlers.