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The St Vincent & Grenadines Forestry Department

The St Vincent & Grenadines Forestry Department. Marine Focus. The Geology. The origin Volcanic Caribbean Island Arc The Grenadine Bank A continuous shallow bank between The Grenadines and Grenada Approx. 34 Islands and Cays 8 Islands inhabited. Climate.

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The St Vincent & Grenadines Forestry Department

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  1. The St Vincent & GrenadinesForestry Department Marine Focus

  2. The Geology • The origin • Volcanic • Caribbean Island Arc • The Grenadine Bank • A continuous shallow bank between The Grenadines and Grenada • Approx. 34 Islands and Cays • 8 Islands inhabited

  3. Climate • Small Islands; Islets and Cays • Two distinct seasons (Wet and Dry) • Rainfall on mainland 3000 to over 7000mm per annum • Rainfall (Grenadines) averages approx. 1000mm per annum. • Winds are the North East Trade Winds

  4. Forest Types • Coastal • Littoral • Interior • Lower Montane • Upper Montane • Elfin Woodland • Forest

  5. Vegetation of Dry Forest • Dry forest types • Xerophytes Cactus • Mangroves

  6. Kings Hill Forest Reserve • Established 1791 • 20 hectares (52 acres) • Oldest Environmental legislation • SVG Site for OECS PERB Project

  7. Unique Habitats • Rocky shores and cliffs for nesting birds • Rich birdlife • Wetlands for migratory bird species

  8. Reptiles and Amphibians • Reptile 14 sp • Amphibians 3sp Gonatodes duadini (2005)

  9. Coastal & Marine Habitats • Beach and Coastal Habitats • Mangroves • Tidal Pools • Sea grass beds • Coral Reefs • Sandy Bottoms

  10. Threats • History of development • Agriculture • Thrust in Tourism Development

  11. Summary of Activities • Watershed Management • Upland and middle basin • Integrated Resource Management • Stakeholder involvement • Livelihood Enhancement • Wildlife Management • Dry Forest & Habitat Management

  12. Thank you

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