Barbados System News Today

By Marlon Madden A new organisation dedicated to conservation and biodiversity protection has mooted the idea of using some of Barbados’ wetlands and landscapes for eco-tourism gains. Executive Director of The Land Conservancy (TLC) Lani Edghill gave that indication on Thursday as she officially introduced the not-for-profit organisation whose mission is “to protect and enhance precious natural landscapes and watersheds in Barbados

The Graeme Hall National Park Team is getting support from the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and several other organisations as it presses ahead with a petition for the Government to declare the Graeme Hall wetlands a protected area.What started as an online petition earlier this year now includes a physical petition for Government to declare the approximately 147.8 acres of Graeme Hall Swamp an open space category two (OS2) conservation area under the Barbados System of Open ...