Nurseries
Supporting Dominica’s Reforestation Through Plant Nurseries
Plant Nurseries have made and will continue to make a significant contribution to the success of reforestation efforts in Dominica. The Government of Dominica operates seven nurseries distributed throughout the island. In addition, there are several private nurseries that provide thousands of plants and help the projects reach their desired targets.
The public or government-owned and sponsored nurseries are operated by the Forestry and Wildlife Division. The Concorde and Melville Hall nurseries are privately owned but operate as public nurseries with assistance from the Government. All public nurseries provide plants to various Forestry ranges and have made a significant contribution to boosting the restoration efforts after the passage of Hurricane Maria. The nurseries specialize in a variety of plants from hardwood such as Mahogany and Blue Mahoe to citrus and cocoa.
There are several privately owned and operated nurseries in Dominica. They specialize in an assortment of tree crops, citrus, and flowers.
Measurable results from our sustainable land management initiatives across Dominica
Hectares Restored
Land area rehabilitated through sustainable management practices
Soil Improvement
Average soil quality enhancement across project sites
Farms
Improved with SLM practices
Communities
Rural communities directly benefiting from our initiatives
Farmers Trained
Community members educated in sustainable agriculture techniques
Working together with government agencies, international organizations, and local communities to achieve sustainable land management goals
Government of Dominica
Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management
United Nations Environment Programme
Global Environment Facility