Bio-diversity

The Boetica community is located on the border of the Morne Trois Pitons national Park World heritage Site. It is one of the most impoverished communities in Dominica. As a result of the economic downturn due to the decline of the banana industry. Efforts are being made to diversify the economic base of the community by capitalizing on the natural assets at Glassi through community tourism. These efforts are spearheaded by the Boetica Village Council. The project includes four components all aimed at improving th elivelihoods of the participants and at the same time promoting environmental conservation. The construction of the Reception Center at the trail head of the famous Glassi Trail.The Boetica Village Council hopes to raise funds by charging a user fee, provision of snacks and local lunches. The Reception center will also serveas an outlet for craft items produced in the community Glassi Trail Rehabilitation.. The rehabilitation works include rehabilitation of the trail, and construction/extension of the water system which will provid eportble spring water to visitors at the Trail The construction of a Sewing Facility to house theoperations of the Boetica Women Sewing Group. The group will produce craft items for sale to visitors and locals. In addition the group will produce garments, school uniforms and general tailorig services for Boetica and sorrounding communities. The Agouti Farm. Wildlife farming is now beig promoted by the Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Foretry and Fisheries as a away of conservation of Dominica`s fauna under pressure from hunting to service the ever increasing tourism sector.l

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