Parrot conservation and ecotourism in the Windward Islands
By: Christian, Colmore S | Potts, Thomas D | Burnett, G. Wesley | Lacher, Thomas E
Publisher: 1996Description: [8 p.]; ill., tblsSubject(s): TOURISM | NATURE CONSERVATION | BIRDS | CONSERVATION | SAINT LUCIA | SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES | DOMINICA | CARIBBEAN | PARROTSSummary: The genus Amazona is represented on three islands in the Windward Islands. Since Europeans first visited the region in the fifteenth century, at least three parrot species have become extinct in the Windward Islands, and today all the extant parrots of the region are endangered. Several factors have contributed to the current plight of the parrots. The authorities in each of the islands of the Windward Islands that have endemic parrots have come to the realization that sound environmental management measures can complement rather than hinder national socioeconomic goals and objectives. Consequently, regional governments have begun to explore and foster linkages between conservation and other sectors of the economy. This article examines current parrot conservation efforts in the Windward Islands and the linkages which are being fostered between tourism and other sector of the economy. Policy and researh implications of the region's current parrot conservation efforts and ecotourism programme are considered.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Vertical File | 00488-VV (Browse shelf) | Available | 3733 |
The genus Amazona is represented on three islands in the Windward Islands. Since Europeans first visited the region in the fifteenth century, at least three parrot species have become extinct in the Windward Islands, and today all the extant parrots of the region are endangered. Several factors have contributed to the current plight of the parrots. The authorities in each of the islands of the Windward Islands that have endemic parrots have come to the realization that sound environmental management measures can complement rather than hinder national socioeconomic goals and objectives. Consequently, regional governments have begun to explore and foster linkages between conservation and other sectors of the economy. This article examines current parrot conservation efforts in the Windward Islands and the linkages which are being fostered between tourism and other sector of the economy. Policy and researh implications of the region's current parrot conservation efforts and ecotourism programme are considered.
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