On this Earth Day, the Grenada Hotel and Tourismย Association (GHTA) is proud to announce a significant donation of $80,000 EC dollars toย the Grenada Conservation Fund. This contribution, made through the Tourismย Enhancement Fund, will support the construction of a boardwalk and wildlife observationย platform at the Woburn Mangrove Restoration Site, a project spearheaded by the Grenadaย Fund for Conservation, Inc. (GFC, Inc.).
The Woburn Mangrove Restoration Site, a vital ecological area, has seen remarkableย rehabilitation since 2009, achieving over 90% restoration through the planting of diverseย coastal vegetation such as red and white mangroves, sea grapes, and almonds. The siteย serves as an Important Birding Area (IBA), featuring on the Caribbean Birding Trail, andย hosts an annual Caribbean Water-bird Census that has recorded 42 species of resident andย migratory birds.
Arlene Friday, CEO of the GHTA, expressed the associationโs commitment to sustainableย tourism and environmental preservation. โWe are thrilled to support this initiative,ย especially on Earth Day, which reminds us of the importance of safeguarding our planet,โย Friday stated. โThe boardwalk and observation platform will provide researchers, students,ย and tourists with improved access to the Woburn Mangrove Ecosystem, promotingย education and appreciation of our natural heritage.โ
The proposed boardwalk will be 40 feet long by 4 feet wide, with an 8-foot viewingย platform. This structure will enhance visibility of the mangrove ecosystem, facilitatingย better sighting and photography of birds and wildlife, and supporting local livelihoods byย benefiting Grenadian bird guides. Importantly, the design will accommodate individuals with limited mobility, ensuring accessibility for all visitors. The GHTAโs contribution marksย a significant step towards realizing this project for the 2025 tourist season. Ms. Friday added. โBy working together, we can ensure that Grenada remains a premier destinationย while safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.โ
Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association | P.o. Box 440, St. Georgeโs, Grenada, West Indiesย Tel:ย (473) 444-1353 |ย E-mail:ย info@ghta.org |ย Website:ย www.ghta.org
For more information about the GHTA and its initiatives, please visit our website contactย us at info@ghta.org
