Transcript PROTECTED AREAS OF ANTIGUA and BARBUDA

PROTECTED AREAS
OF
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
Presented at the
Leadership in Governance
of Protected Areas
Workshop
Anguilla
November 14 – 17, 2006
Dr. Reg Murphy: National Parks Authority
Philmore James: Fisheries Division
Presentation Outline
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Introduction
Existing PAs
Existing PA Governance Situation
PA Governance Goals
Desirable Changes in PA Governance
Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing
PA Management Arrangements
 Opportunities and Threats to PAs
 Information Resources and Tools for
Empowerment of Stakeholders
 Outlook for the Future
Introduction
 Total Land Area: 442 km2 (Antigua: 280 km2, Barbuda:
160 km2, and Redonda: 2 km2).
 1982:
Established EEZ of 200 miles and
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A 12-mile Territorial Sea.
 Approximate Shelf Area:
3568 km2.
 Over 150 km of Coastline
 An abundance of Coral Reef Structures, Sandy Beaches,
Mangroves and Sea Grass Beds
 A wealth of Historical, Cultural and Natural Monuments
All Require Some Level of Protection
Thus The Need for PA Governance
Existing Protected Areas
Name of Protected Area
Type
(Marine/Terrestrial/Both)
Size
(Hectares)
Diamond Reef/Salt Fish
Tail Reef Restricted Area
Marine
2 000
Palaster Reef Restricted
Area
Marine
500
North East Marine
Management Area
Both
9 500
Cades Bay Marine Reserve
Both
1813
Nelsons Dockyard National
Park
Both
3108
Public Park at English
Harbour
Terrestrial
279.4
Public Park at Long Bay
Terrestrial
47.3
Both
3 600
Codrington Lagoon
Existing PA Governance Situation
 Several Agencies Involved
 Agencies mandated by
Different Legislations
 Foci of Agencies Differ
National Parks Authority
Fisheries Division
Forestry Unit
Development Control Authority
Public Parks Commission
Barbuda Local Gov’t Council
Fisheries Act. I983
 Relatively Weak
Cooperation / Collaboration
Marine Areas Act (1972):
Forestry Act, 1941
National Parks Act, 1984
Public Parks Act. 1965
Physical Planning Act. 2003
PA Governance Goals
Management for Sustainability of
Resources including preservation,
protection, management and
development of the natural
physical and ecological resources
and the historical and cultural
heritage
Monitoring including Data
Management
Aesthetics and Public Enjoyment
Scientific Study and Research
Desirable Changes in PA Governance
Need for a PA Capacity Assessment and
Development
Development of a Workable National Policy
Framework for PA
Establish a Centralised / Coordinating
Institution for PA
Develop a Funding Mechanism for PA
Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing PA
Management Arrangements
Strengths
Legislations for PA Exist
Agencies Mandated to
Develop and Manage PAs
Weaknesses
Legislations are Piecemeal
Agencies Lack the Capacity
to Manage PAs
Inadequate Monitoring and
Data Management for PA
Most Agencies do not have
budget allocations for PAs.
Opportunities and Threats of/to Existing PA
Management Arrangements
Opportunities
Threats
Direct linkages created between
sectors
Promotion/Advancement of
objectives of International Conventions
(e.g. Ramsar, CBD, Climate Change,
etc.,)
Cooperation and sharing of
information
Monitoring Changes in natural,
social and economic conditions
Increase PEO Activities
Natural
Droughts
Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
Climate Change and Sea Level
Rise
Man-made
Coastal Development
Inappropriate exploitation
Clearing of land for agriculture and
housing development
Grass and bush fires
Information Resources and Tools for
Empowerment of Stakeholders
Information Resources vary
depending on the agency (Library,
Practical Work Sessions, PEO
Programmes, Research Projects,
etc.)
Stakeholder Consultations during
the establishment of some Pas
There is legal scope for direct
management by Stakeholders
Outlook for the Future
An Increase in the
Number, Extent and
Types of PAs
An Integrated Approach
is Recommended
A Systems Plan for PA
is Currently Being
Considered
The End
Thanks
For Your Attention
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