A knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey was
undertaken in communities surrounding two pilot protected area sites in Tobago
in August 2016. The survey polled residents
on the protected status of the Main Ridge Forest Reserve and the proposed North
East Tobago Marine pilot protected area (the latter site located around the north eastern tip of the island from the northern village of Castara
to the village of Roxborough on the southern side of the island).
The survey revealed that most persons are aware of the Main
Ridge Forest Reserve and its value as a watershed in replenishing the
island’s supply of freshwater. While the North East Tobago Marine area is a
proposed site, residents attached an important economic as well as
environmental value to the site. The
survey also revealed that people in general are not aware of the boundaries of
these sites, nor the flora and fauna found there; some are also uncertain of who are the managers of these sites.
The results of the survey contribute important information
about people’s general knowledge about these two sites and will assist in the
development of a targeted communication strategy that can address knowledge
gaps and curb negative practices that impact on the management of these
protected areas.
The report on the knowledge, attitudes and practices survey can be found at this link.
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