Strengthening the Resilience of Agricultural Lands and Forests in Dominica in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

To strengthen resilience in the landscape surrounding Morne Trois Pitons National Park through participatory forest rehabilitation/restoration, sustainable agricultural practices, and the development of livelihood options.

Restoration and rehabilitation of the denuded forest areas around the Morne Trois Pitons National Park.

Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture in areas around the Morne Trois Piton National Park.

Institutional strengthening, education, and training to address land degradation and associated climate risks.

FOREST RESTORATION

In collaboration with the Forestry Division, PISLM has embarked on a project to rehabilitate over 500 hectares of denuded forest. With the help of four dedicated teams spread across the island, over 40,000 seedlings will be planted by the end of the project. Presently eleven plots have been reforested within areas managed by the Forestry Division. In addition, thirteen farms have been provided with plants for restoration. This has positively impacted twelve major watersheds (Cabrits-Douglas Bay Complex, Picard, Eden, Batali, Layou, Pagua, Rosalie, Roseau, Soufriere-Scotts Head, Coulibistrie Complex, and Quayaneri-Morne Jaune Complex). The main forest species planted were Mahogany, Blue Mahoe, and Bois Blanc. The farmers were given various plants such as Apricot, Cocoa, Nutmeg, Mango, Papaya, Gooseberry, Star apple, and Breadfruit.

Seven (7) Government nurseries were rehabilitated with enhanced capacity to ensure an annual output of over 10,000 seedlings. Further, eight (8) privately owned nurseries were engaged to ensure targets were met.

An integral part of PISLM projects involves data collection and management. Data serves as the foundation for informed decision-making. It provides insights, trends, and patterns that help make informed decisions. It also assists in tracking progress and evaluating the success of initiatives.