Description: The project’s objective was to establish a plant nursery to restore Montserrat’s dry forest by increasing endangered species populations and reintroducing them to specific areas. It encompassed propagating and replanting ecologically valuable species, involving local communities in a tree planting day, aiming to restore 10 hectares of threatened ecosystem. Construction of the nursery on MNT-owned land involved propagating target species, reintroducing seedlings, and raising public awareness. Equipped with reusable pots, trained workers employed drip irrigation methods. The lead, trained by Kew Gardens in orchid propagation, guided the project, while an expert from Trinidad trained 25 participants. The ‘wet box’ method was used for propagation. Achievements included propagating numerous endangered species, engaging communities in tree planting, and establishing a functional nursery with shade houses, water tanks, and a low-tech orchid lab. Over 1,400 native species were propagated, and a booklet featuring Montserrat’s native species for local landscaping was published.
Duration: 17 months
