The Protected Area of Managed Natural Resources of the Three Bays (PA3B) Management Plan 2017 - 2027
- PA3B is Haiti's largest marine protected area, encompassing 75,406 hectares.
- The area protects a unique marine complex of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests.
- Centuries of human activity have significantly altered the area.
- The management plan aims to balance biodiversity conservation with the needs of local communities.
- Climate change poses a significant overarching threat to the area.
The management plan for the Protected Area of Managed Natural Resources of the Three Bays (PA3B) in Haiti aims to guide the transition from an unsustainably utilized environment to a protected area characterized by sound environmental management, economic viability, and social balance. The plan addresses the need for biodiversity maintenance and restoration while responding to the needs of local communities. It emphasizes the importance of integrating the protected area within existing regional, national, and international contexts, considering factors like resource use, land ownership, and governance. The plan also describes the physical environment, biological resources, and cultural resources of PA3B, and identifies threats and issues that may compromise its management, including the impacts of climate change. It proposes a zoning system and management programs to achieve long-term protection and sustainable use of resources.
How to cite
Ministry of the Environment (MDE); Global Parks; Fondation pour la Protection de la Biodiversité Marine (FoProBiM); The Nature Conservancy; United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The Protected Area of Managed Natural Resources of the Three Bays (PA3B) Management Plan 2017 - 2027, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/mde-2017-protected-area-managed-natural