WANTED DEAD NOT ALIVE

The RBG Kew had secured froms from OTEP to digitise all the plant material held at Kew. For more information please click the link below.
http://dps.plants.ox.ac.uk/bol/tci

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) would like to remind the general public and companies that applications and renewals for operating commercially within the National Parks, Turks and Caicos Islands begin on June 01st 2010. All operators are reminded to ensure that their establishment/Vessels are licensed for the upcoming season July 1st, 2010.

The DECR is looking for suitable applicant to fill the Position of Project Manager,Caicos Pine Recovery Project

The DECR is looking for suitable applicant to fill the Position Project Officer.

The DECR commemorates the Biological Diversity Day in support to the United Nations (UN) proclamation that May 22 every year is observed as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). The main objective of the annual commemoration is to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

An ordinance to protect the Marine Environment by minimising intentional and negligent discharges of pollutants into the marine environment of the Turks and Caicos Isladns (TCI).

Saturday September 19, 2009, marked the worldwide recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day, a day which seeks to rid oceans and coastlines across the globe of garbage and debris. The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) with the aid of a number of groups over a two-day period were able to remove just over 120 bags of trash from a number of beaches.

Overall responsibility for enforcement of environmental laws including Fisheries Protection Regulations, National Parks Regulations, Coast Protection, etc. Maintenance of the Department’s equipment and tools and the supervision of Conservation Officers

The Post is responsible to provide and raise environmental awareness to all sectors of the Turks and Caicos society so as to contribute to the effective management of the Natural Resources of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Felicia, the nesting female hawksbill, was found dead on Fish Cay and had been brought to Amdeep Sanghera by a fisherman on the afternoon of Monday August 10, 2009. Her data suggests she may have been there since Saturday August 08, 2009.

The annual Junior Park Warden programme hosted by the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), sponsored by the Pine Cay Project, is designed to encourage a greater appreciation for the environment within the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A follow up consultative meeting on Invasive Species/Importation of Plant Products into the TCI took place on July 21, 2009 at the National Environmental Centre, Provdienciales, TCI.

A TCI Rock Iguana that was previously housed at the Crab Tree Corner Park in Grand Turk had escaped for some time due to the temporary closure and ultimate restructuring of the parks in Grand Turk.

On Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June, 2009 The Turks and Caicos National Trust along with the DECR conducted a Teacher Training Workshop in the National Environment Centre.

On June 11-12th, 2009 nine DECR officers in Provo were trained by Dr. Glenn Gerber, renowned Iguana expert, on the basic aspects of Iguana monitoring.

The Provo Sailing Club has officially moved their club into the Bight Park on Sunday June 14, 2009.