Short description of the best practice

Native trees were planted in public areas to promote the advantages of these trees and encourage further plantings on the island.

Location

Nassau, The Bahamas|

Estimated population living in the location:

210832.0

Brief description of the natural environment within the specified location.

Predominantly disturbed land
Predominantly low and flat, with wetland areas.
The land is flat, low laying soil of limestone. The soil is alkaline, usually in the range 7.5 t0 8.5.|

Prevailing socio-economic conditions of those living in the location and/or nearby

US$29,700 per capita (based on purchasing power parity as estimated in 2009).   |
i. Tourism
ii. Banking & financial services
Most land on the island is privately owned; there are some areas of Government land and Crown Land.

Main problems addressed by the best practice

-Lack of awareness and knowledge about trees and selection of trees to protect land and coastal areas

Outline specific land degradation problems addressed by the best practice

- Combating land vulnerability and erosion

Specify the objectives of the best practice

i. Increased awareness and knowledge

Brief description of main activities, by objective

i. Site selection
ii. Tree selection & sourcing

Can you identify the three main conditions that led to the success of the presented best practice/technology?

Political will

Replicability

In your opinion, the best practice/technology you have proposed can be replicated, although with some level of adaptation, elsewhere?

Yes

At which level?

• Local
• Sub-national
• National
• Subregional
• Regional
• International