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VI youths restore 54 mangrove seedlings @ Paraquita Bay

-as part of 'MALE' mangrove restoration collab with HLSCC
Several young men from the Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) initiative, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, participated in the first mangrove restoration planting from the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) mangrove nursery at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). Photo: Team of Reporters
Present at the initiative was Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) who spoke to the youths about the importance of mangroves and the need to restore and protect them. Photo: Team of Reporters
Present at the initiative was Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) who spoke to the youths about the importance of mangroves and the need to restore and protect them. Photo: Team of Reporters
The young men were taught the importance of mangroves to ecosystems; how they are uniquely able to live in constantly wet, salty soil; their role in protecting the territory from storms and their ability to sustain the territory’s blue economy. Photo: Team of Reporters
The young men were taught the importance of mangroves to ecosystems; how they are uniquely able to live in constantly wet, salty soil; their role in protecting the territory from storms and their ability to sustain the territory’s blue economy. Photo: Team of Reporters
In all, 54 mangrove seedlings were planted to restore a previously damaged site at the Inner Lagoon at Paraquita Bay in an area where trees had been cleared in 2018, to remove a large grounded catamaran. Photo: Team of Reporters
In all, 54 mangrove seedlings were planted to restore a previously damaged site at the Inner Lagoon at Paraquita Bay in an area where trees had been cleared in 2018, to remove a large grounded catamaran. Photo: Team of Reporters
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Several young men from the Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) initiative, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, participated in the first mangrove restoration planting from the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) mangrove nursery at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

In all, 54 mangrove seedlings were planted to restore a previously damaged site at the Inner Lagoon at Paraquita Bay in an area where trees had been cleared in 2018, to remove a large grounded catamaran. 

Present at the initiative was Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) who spoke to the youths about the importance of mangroves and the need to restore and protect them. 

As part of the project, J’Kyla Rogers and Alexia Penn, both interns to the mangrove nursery, led the youth group through educational games they designed specifically for the CAMS mangrove restoration.   

Importance of mangroves highlighted  

Some of the activities included Heads-Up, Charades, and Tree of Life, all centred on aspects of mangrove ecosystems; how they are uniquely able to live in constantly wet, salty soil; their role in protecting the territory from storms and their ability to sustain the territory’s blue economy.

The CAMS mangrove nursery and internship programme is funded through a grant from Unite BVI and The Falconwood Foundation in partnership with the Jost van Dyke Preservation Society and the wider community through the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration. 

Gratitudes were also extended to Dr Lianna Jarecki and her internship team for providing the opportunity and facilitating the session. 

15 Responses to “VI youths restore 54 mangrove seedlings @ Paraquita Bay”

  • GG (18/07/2020, 15:15) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love this. I want to help . How can I help. I love animals, plants and nature.
  • kudos (18/07/2020, 16:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to the VI youths, the future is green!
  • LCS (18/07/2020, 16:31) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to you all. Great initiative. Make announcements in advance to get more interested individuals like "Wow" to participate.
  • 3peace (18/07/2020, 17:30) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    It looks to me like when you turn a politician most of your common sense does leave.now why he gone there in a 3peace suit for.
    • @3peace (19/07/2020, 06:54) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      probably because the Hon Minister was passing through as opposed to being there the whole time, and had other engagements elsewhere that required formal attire? it's not like it's the first (and certainly not the last) time the Hon Minister participated in outdoor activities like this (beach clean up, community clean up, tree planting, etc.) where he was dressed for the occasion/activity. dang! whose common sense is lacking? seems some of us are hell-bent on overlooking the importance of this and would prefer to criticize or highlight trivial matters. Kudos to all involved in this very important initiative.
  • Sad (18/07/2020, 18:22) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    That came from the white community which is good to include bvilanders they should do the same with the marine trade and help bvilanders get started with their own business instead they have it lock for themselves nanny cay is a perfect example no opportunity for local to excel it is control by the expat marine surveyors
    • Real Simple (18/07/2020, 23:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      It came from HLSCC.
    • @sad (19/07/2020, 09:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why don’t you take the initiative and start something instead of complaining. All we ever do is get angry at those who do and complain that they did. Ridiculous! Get involved and make a difference in your community.
  • bvi (18/07/2020, 18:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good thing this Government came along...under the previous Government their friends were allowed to destroy them along with our natural ponds.
  • guy hill (18/07/2020, 20:58) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job to all participants. Our environment is very important to the future of the Virgin Islands.
  • Kingfish (19/07/2020, 07:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please try Air Layering, it is an easy way to create many new plants that can then be transplanted. Air Layering is a method of propagating new trees and shrubs from stems that are still attached to the parent plant. The stem is wrapped in damp moss or soil to encourage roots to form. Look it up on You Tube under Air Layering.
    • Re Kingfish (20/07/2020, 07:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are correct - Air Layering works for some species of mangroves (whites, buttonwood) Not so good for red mangroves which they are planting now that grow from propagules (seeds) that germinate while still on the tree.
  • Wellsah (20/07/2020, 15:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good job guys but why no one have on any mask??
  • Nice (22/07/2020, 14:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @@ sad I could you right you have a serious problem you need to see a doctor Phil


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