Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Newspaper Article on P3DM in Matura
The Environmental Management Authority published an article in the Sunday Guardian on 28th August, 2016. The article features an interview with Ms. Evana Douglas, a representative from Sky-Eco Organization. She shares her thoughts on the creation of a Participatory 3-Dimensional Model of the Matura Environmentally Sensitive Area. The purpose of the model is to guide improved communication of the Authority with resource users and other managers.
Thursday, 25 August 2016
Coastal zone field trip provides insight to Subcommittee
The Subcommittee for the Matura Forest and Coastal Zone Pilot Protected Area recently undertook its first field trip to examine current issues pertaining to management of the area. A key aspect for consideration was the feasibility of a physical linkage between the Matura Forest and this satellite coastal zone.
The field trip took place on August 12th 2016 with stops at Fishing Pond Village, Vega de Oropouche and Matura Village.
Roundtable Discussion centres on Oil and Gas Operations in Protected Areas
The
presence of oil and gas operations in the Victoria-Mayaro Forest Reserve as
well as areas of the Trinity Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a key discussion point
of the Trinity Hills and Eastern Extension Subcommittee for the pilot protected
area (PPA).
In order to recommend the
boundaries of the proposed PPA, and arrive
at an informed position that would consider implications for future management, the Subcommittee hosted a Roundtable
Discussion on August 5th 2016.
The activity took place at the Forestry
Division Visitor Centre, San Fernando Hill, San Fernando.
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