Over the past year, we at the Natural Heritage Department have been working to re-organize our communications facility in order to manage the vast amount of information, experiences and knowledge gained over two decades since the inception our predecessor – the Environmental Special Projects Unit, Ministry of Health and Environment. Since then we have worked as part of various ministries but always a unit/department of the Division of Environment.
It is our broader goal to make this space a reflection of the progress of Barbados as a nation dealing with environmental and ecological issues, challenges and change and to make our experiences available to worldwide audiences. At the same time, Natural Heritage is also a community based organization with deep roots and relationships with the village population, farmers, small businesses, outreach programmes, tourism operators and indeed with the visitors who come from around the globe.
You will find photo and video galleries; case histories of projects managed by Natural Heritage Department; links local partners, other government departments, and to international agencies and conventions with whom we work closely.
Please visit us here often and look for news, updates and activities as well as resources and information that is of interest to you.
Mangrove tree in Holetown
Egret (Bubulcus ibis) descending at Holetown Swamp.
Fishing boats at Consett Bay
Harrison's Cave: visitors descending stairs to gully
Harrison's Cave: Grand Atrium at opening night reception
Harrison's Cave: view to Cave Interpretation Centre opening night
Harrison's Cave: Exhibits in the Cave Interpretation Centre
Crabs on beach near Barclay's Park
Morgan Lewis Mill National Attraction
View from Cherry Hill towards Long Pond
Walking tour in Welchman Hall Gully
Rugged coastline near Animal Flower Cave
Spectacular formations at Barclays Park
Harrison's Cave
10 K race participants during De Heart uh Barbados festival
De Heart uh Barbados festival market
View from Hackleton's Cliff
Farm tour on the Grapefruit and Molasses Foody Trail
Group tour at Welchman Hall Gully
Community engagement during Phase I Feasibility Study