Coservation and Management of Endemic and Endangered Species of the Negril Royal Palm Reserve through Habitat Improvement and Interpretation
The Negril Royal Palm reserve through the presence of the Negil Great Morass is a biodiversity hotspot with its abundance of endangered and endemic plant and animal species. The reserve is however experiencing a number of challenges related-but not limited to-:
1. Lack of a comprehensive interpretation programme for the Royal Palm Reserve
2. Overcrowding or Naturalizing of large acreages by Invasive Alien Species
3. Inadequate promotion of the West Indian Whistling Ducks and other important plant and animal
species
4. Lack of an informed plan to address changing water levels, loss of native plant species, and
changes on morass ecology as a result of forest fires.
The Conservation and Management of Endemic and Endangered Species of the Negril Royal Palm Reserve through Habitat Improvement and Interpretation is a one year project that will focus on the implementation of several recommendations from the Negril Royal Palm Reserve Bird Monitoring Strategy prepared for the Negril area Environmental Protection Trust .The three main objectives are:
1. To improve habitat conditions of the endangered and endemic plant and animal species of the Negril Royal Palm Reserve by mitigating at least three (3) threats to these conditions over a period of ten (10) months. This will include removal of alien invasive species, and contruction of spawning anfeeding grounds.
2. To enhance visitor experience of the Negril RPR and increase public awareness and education about the import bird species of the Negril Great Morass through the improvement of the bird interpretation programme over a period of (8) months.
3. To implement a community-wide Biodiversity of the Negril Great Morass Public Awareness Campaign over a period of six (6) months.
These three primary goals will be achieved through coordination and implementation of several activities within the Negril Royal Palm Reserve and surrounding communities. A variety of stakeholder groups are engaged in the implementation process. These stakeholder groups will be engaged in environmental presentations and workshops as well as training in environmentally friendly farming practices. The project will also foster collaboration with various government and nongovernmental entities.
1. Lack of a comprehensive interpretation programme for the Royal Palm Reserve
2. Overcrowding or Naturalizing of large acreages by Invasive Alien Species
3. Inadequate promotion of the West Indian Whistling Ducks and other important plant and animal
species
4. Lack of an informed plan to address changing water levels, loss of native plant species, and
changes on morass ecology as a result of forest fires.
The Conservation and Management of Endemic and Endangered Species of the Negril Royal Palm Reserve through Habitat Improvement and Interpretation is a one year project that will focus on the implementation of several recommendations from the Negril Royal Palm Reserve Bird Monitoring Strategy prepared for the Negril area Environmental Protection Trust .The three main objectives are:
1. To improve habitat conditions of the endangered and endemic plant and animal species of the Negril Royal Palm Reserve by mitigating at least three (3) threats to these conditions over a period of ten (10) months. This will include removal of alien invasive species, and contruction of spawning anfeeding grounds.
2. To enhance visitor experience of the Negril RPR and increase public awareness and education about the import bird species of the Negril Great Morass through the improvement of the bird interpretation programme over a period of (8) months.
3. To implement a community-wide Biodiversity of the Negril Great Morass Public Awareness Campaign over a period of six (6) months.
These three primary goals will be achieved through coordination and implementation of several activities within the Negril Royal Palm Reserve and surrounding communities. A variety of stakeholder groups are engaged in the implementation process. These stakeholder groups will be engaged in environmental presentations and workshops as well as training in environmentally friendly farming practices. The project will also foster collaboration with various government and nongovernmental entities.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Negril Area Environmental Protection Trust
Country:
Jamaica
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 31,800.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 21,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 10,167.00
Project Number:
JAM/OP4/1/RAF/08/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Community involvement is critical to the conservation and management of the natural resources within the Negril Great Morass as the community members largely depend both directly and indirectly on its resources. As a result of their dependence the community members will be greatly involved in the implementation of this project as NEPT seeks to encourage participatory management of the natural resources. NEPT?s community outreach activities will focus on the communities surrounding the Negril Morass, particularly Sheffield, Springfield, Silver Spring, and Nonpareil Road. NEPT will empower these communities by closely working with farmers and community members to change their environmentally harmful practices with respect to the wetland.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Flyers as well as a public address system will be utilized in informing the target groups about the presentations and workshops.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms Hyacinth Y Douglas
Phone:
(876) 978-2390-9 ext. 2030
Email:
Ms. Faradaine Forbes-Edwards
Email:
Address
1-3 Lady Musgrave Road
Kingston 5, LA and the Caribbean
Kingston 5, LA and the Caribbean
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