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CONSERVE
Protect what matters.
Safeguard important habitats, ecosystems, species and natural resources.
Protected Areas
A Federation worth protecting.
Conserving the landscapes, ecosystems and natural spaces that make St. Kitts and Nevis unique — from mountain forests to coastal waters.
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Mountains
Upland ecosystems and forest habitats
Forests
Biodiversity and ecological services
Coast
Coastal habitats and conservation areas
Ocean
Marine environments and resources
01 — THE BIG PICTURE
Some places need more than our attention.
They need our protection.
Protected areas provide a framework for conserving important ecosystems, habitats and natural resources while supporting responsible management.
Across St. Kitts and Nevis, conservation efforts span terrestrial landscapes as well as marine and coastal environments.
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MANAGE
Balance protection and people.
Support responsible management of protected areas and the activities around them.
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RESTORE
Give nature room to recover.
Strengthen degraded ecosystems and improve ecological resilience.
02 — EXPLORE THE LANDSCAPE
Discover what we're protecting.
Explore protected and conservation areas across the Federation through an interactive geographic experience.
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TERRESTRIAL
MARINE
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TERRESTRIAL
Protecting the land.
Forests, mountains, habitats and terrestrial ecosystems form an important part of the Federation's natural heritage.
MARINE & COASTAL
Protecting the sea.
Marine management areas and conservation zones extend protection beyond the shoreline into coastal and marine environments.
03 — HOW PROTECTION WORKS
Protection isn't just a boundary.
Effective protected-area management requires designation, planning, active management and ongoing monitoring.
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Designate
Identify and establish areas with important conservation value.
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Plan
Develop management approaches and conservation priorities.
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Manage
Implement actions that support conservation and responsible use.
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Monitor
Track environmental conditions and adapt management where needed.
04 — CONSERVATION IS COLLECTIVE
Protecting places takes people.
Protected areas work best when conservation becomes a shared responsibility.
Communities
Local knowledge and participation strengthen conservation.
Scientists
Research and monitoring inform conservation decisions.
Fishers
Sustainable use supports healthy marine resources.
Tourism
Responsible tourism can support conservation and awareness.
Young People
The next generation will inherit the places we protect today.
05 — CONSERVATION IN ACTION
From designation to stewardship.
Protecting Habitats
Conserving important natural environments.
Biodiversity
Supporting healthy ecosystems and species.
Marine Conservation
Extending conservation into coastal waters.
Sustainable Management
Balancing environmental protection with responsible use and development.
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GOVERNANCE
National Conservation & Environment Protection Act
The legal framework provides for the establishment, designation, administration and management of protected areas and conservation planning.
What we protect today becomes what survives tomorrow.
Our protected areas are part of the natural heritage of St. Kitts and Nevis — and a responsibility we share.
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