All Rights Reserved Department of Environment, Government of Anguilla © 2011 Website Conditions of Use twitter SURVEY UPDATES Should Anguilla have its own Conservation Calendar Day Natural Resources Day November ....... of every year Focus on the value and application of Anguilla’s unique, fragile and valued natural resources. Share your thoughts with us! ANGUILLA Invasive Alien Species On the sides, crevices and within imported items (sand, plants, pets, etc.) and containers, creatures from foreign straggle along like barnacles from port of entry to port of entry. Where quarantine facilities are lacking, they enter their new environments and many survive to the extent to which they out-compete local species at the same trophic level. Others may be driven by tides, strong winds or birds. Three of the island’s major hotels have participated in the ongoing invasive species awareness and identification sessions. The department is anxious to commence working with other hotels and villa managers to ensure that every aspect of the islands hotel sector is exposed to be best practices for mitigating or preventing the movement  and damages caused by invasive species. To participate in the initiative, landscaping or general managers are encouraged to contact Mr. Rhon Connor @ 497 0217. Sessions last for 45 minutes, are very interactive and... St. George’s Declaration (SGD) 2011 Implementation Review completed. NEMS to be revised. Biodiversity and Heritage Regulations to be completed soon; several pieces already being implemented. CITES extension from the UK to Anguilla imminent. LEFT: Endemic Little-Scrub Lizard digs for food in a soil pocket on the rocky landscape of Little Scrub. RIGHT: Researchers investigate the presence of animal life near the edge.... Little Scrub Rapid Biodiversity Survey Completed. Earlier this year the DOE made its last visit to Little Scrub Island to assess any changes in light of last year’s tropical storm activities. The Little Scrub Biodiversity Survey Report has been drafted and copies will be made available to the public at a later date. Initial analysis show a healthy and growing population of the endemic black scrub lizard, increase diversity of flora, a safe haven for migratory bird species and very diverse insect life forms. Policy Implementation & Guidance Environmental Management in Anguilla is not limited to the Department of Environment but to expanded team from the Environmental Health Unit, the Water Lab, Department of Fisheries (DFMR), Department of Agriculture and the Land Development Control Committee primarily.  GUIDING OUR EFFORTS, SUPPORTING OUR ACTIONS & LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION - Anguilla's Environmental Policies The Anguilla Strategic Country Programme ‘...to support the livelihoods of the people of Anguilla….to minimize the impacts of natural and human made hazards through appropriate risk reduction and preparedness measures…’ Policy Implementation and Guidance Environmental Management in Anguilla is not limited to the Department of Environment but to expanded team from the Environmental Health Unit, the Water Lab, Department of Fisheries (DFMR), Department of Agriculture and the Land Development Control Committee primarily.  The work of the Department of Environment is primarily supported by policy and UK extended legislation as well as emerging local legislation. In collaboration therefore, with other departments, action is further supported by local legislation and policies more specific to the mandate of our partners. Invasive Alien Species On the sides, crevices and within imported items (sand, plants, pets, etc.) and containers, creatures from foreign straggle along like barnacles from port of entry to port of entry. Where quarantine facilities are lacking, they enter their new environments and many survive to the extent to which they out-compete local species at the same trophic level. Others may be driven by tides, strong winds or birds.  It is no mystery therefore that these species that are entirely new to Anguilla (or any other place for that matter) are referred to alien. At the point where they threaten other species, populations, our health or structural integrity of buildings, they become invasive. Some are simply invasive by virtue of their nature; if placed in an environment they do damage no matter what.  In Anguilla, there are more than 300 alien species and this number is increasing fast. The number of Alien Invasive are less, but with the importation of other species for landscaping or those introduced as a result of landscaping efforts, this number may yet prove larger than we now know it to be. GUIDING OUR EFFORTS, SUPPORTING OUR ACTIONS & LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADTION - Anguilla's Environmental Policies The Anguilla Strategic Country Programme ‘...to support the livelihoods of the people of Anguilla….to minimize the impacts of natural and human made hazards through appropriate risk reduction and preparedness measures…’ Further discussions between the government of Anguilla and the UK government in March of 2003 resulted in this document which aims to facilitate greater wealth with minimum environmental and socio-environmental long and short term consequences.  The National Environmental Management Strategy (NEMS) 2005 2009 Revised Copy Coming Soon! The immediate and long tern action plan for all government departments towards securing the benefits of the many previous commitments on development, biodiversity and social equity. Ratified in January of 2005, this is a four year plan of action for the various government departments towards implementing and evaluating the various components and success of the sustainable development strategy as defined and committed to, in the other policy documents.  The St. George's Declaration for Environmental Sustainability in the OECS (SGD) - 21 principles governing the conduct of the governments of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Originating from the Barbados commitment, the government of Anguilla signed onto this document in April of 2001. This remains the most significant regional commitment towards a cohesive regional attitude towards sustainable development.  Anguilla Standards for Modern zoo Practice for Cetaceans 2003 Standards include the requirements for the safe keeping of cetaceans, of whatever origin and for whatever purpose. They are intended to supplement any Code of Practice issued by the Department of Environment, Environmental Health Unit and the Water Laboratory (Regulation) relating to safety, health and welfare standards for employers and persons at work in the facility under the requirements of existing legislation and future legislation.  The Native Plant and Habitat Conservation (Biodiversity) Policy -Demonstrating the Government’s further commitment towards improving economic and Social development of the people of Anguilla. Approved by the executive council on the 4th October 2001, this policy or commitment by the government is premised on the reality that ’effective development truly requires sound environmental considerations. This policy therefore seeks to maximize the potential of the diverse natural resources of Anguilla.  Overseas Territory Environmental Programme Climate Change Policy (OTEP CCP) - Extension of the Kyoto Protocol to Anguilla The United Kingdom White Paper for Partnership for Progress and Prosperity (UKWPPPP) ‘...to develop appropriate, applicable and affordable environmental policies, legislation and standards…’ Extended to its overseas territories (1999), the UK government sought to significantly develop places such as Anguilla and enhance the way of life for its peoples. Chapter eight of this broad strategy addresses the environment from the national and international levels.  The Environment Charter - A Partnership for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Anguilla’s Environmental Resources. A short document signed on the 26th of September 2001 between the UK Government and the government of Anguilla with is specific and strategic commitment geared towards equity, environmental prosperity and economic progress for every individual , as well as every aspect of the natural environment and the inherent linkages thereabout. Invasive Species Climate Change Little Scrub Legislation HOME POLLUTION AWARENESS CORNER BIODIVERSITY ADMINSTRATIVE SCHOOLS & KIDS DATABASE