National Parks

The BVI National Parks Trust currently manages 17 National Parks. These include 15 terrestrial(land) parks and one marine(sea) park, (Wreck of the Rhone). Several of the parks are off shore islands such as Great Tobago, The Dogs, and Fallen Jerusalem.

Management includes preservation of all flora and fauna within the parks, maintenance, constant upgrading of facilities such as trails, interpretation and picnic sites, to improve the visitor's experience and scientific research. Each park is managed through a Management Plan. This plan outlines how each park is to be developed and how various management issues are dealt with. Moreover, the National Parks Trust has a Systems Plan that guides the selection of all areas designated for protection or vestment.