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Fond St Jacques
Agro-Tourism Park
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The Community of Fond St. Jacques The Fond St. Jacques community is an agriculturally rich area, historically
known for tree and root crops (cocoa, coffee, nutmegs, citrus and mangoes). It is commonly referred to as the “Bread Basket” of Saint Lucia. It is also home to a key segment of Saint Lucia’s natural tropical forests; rich in biodiversity, breathtaking scenery, natural springs and dissected by numerous streams which join the main Fond St. Jacques river. The area is also located in the Sulphur Springs Valley where thermal springs are found.
The watershed is naturally prone to landslides, floods and seismic hazards because of its geology – volcanic geology mainly dacites, high rainfall regime (250-300mm) average monthly and steep slopes. In 2010 the watershed was severely impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Tomas – large areas of forest cover were lost to landslides and the settlement areas suffered severe mudflows which damaged property and took 5 lives. The area was also previously impacted by Tropical Storm Debbie in 1994.
Other key issues include the fresh water contamination from agro chemicals used on farms that are located in the upper reaches of the watershed and along the river banks (Desrache, L’tang and Migny) as well as brown water from linear settlements along the main Fond St. Jacques River. These activities have compromised the quality of the fresh water systems within the watershed and threaten the lower reaches of the watershed and marine environment.
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Aerial View of Part of the Fond St
Jacques Community
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A community of diverse
talents!
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Young Drummers
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Future Generation of Musicians
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Community Carnival Pageant
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Pork ‘n’ Country Chef Competition
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Agro-Processing Groups
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Reigning National Independence
Queen
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Our Breathtaking Sites
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En Bas Saut Waterfall
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Grand Eden Estate with
Morne Gimie Mountain Range
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Mural at the Fond St Jacques
Catholic Church
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Why an Agro-Tourism Park?
The Agro Tourism Park is expected to
create employment and encourage
sustainable management of natural
resources while providing visitors with an
authentic cultural and gastronomic
experience.
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Attractions to include:
· Farm to table tours
· Medicinal gardens
· Massages
· Forest hiking trails
· Bird watching
· Waterfalls
· Natural pools
· Eco lodges
· Some of the best vistas in the region
· “Ital” Farms
· Cooking classes on the preparation of local cuisine
· Spring water at the source
· Historical buildings dating back to the 1800s
· Church mural by national renowned artist, Dunstan St. Omer
· Demonstration of organic farms
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Benefits of the Agro-Tourism Park
1. Slope stabilization (The Agro Tourism Park through the initiatives of IWECo will ensure slope stabilization)
2. Improved water quality in the lower watershed.
3. Upgraded trails leading to waterfalls
4. Improvement of natural pools
5. Increased production of organic foods
6. Establishment of entrepreneurism and new businesses
7. Improvement in night live
8. Improvement in cultural activities
9. Creation of employment
10. Community cohesiveness
11. Sustainable use of natural resources to maximize economic benefits
12. Added value to farmers’ produce
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Thank You!
On behalf of theFond St Jacques
Development Committee