Introduction
The Forestry department is the principle agency responsible for managing forest and wildlife resources on the island of St. Lucia. It does so through legislative authority granted by the
following statutes:
 Forest, Soil, and Water Conservation (1964/1983)
Wildlife protection Act 1980
The objectives of the department and the basic principles of current policy seeks to advance the areas of Forest Reservation (13% of the island), Natural Resource Management, Utilization,
Environmental Education, Wildlife Conservation, Co-Management, Research, Recreation, Aesthetics, and Forest Extension. Through systematic management and educational interventions, St. Lucia has
been able to recognize these multi-dimensional values.
The Motto of the Forestry Department, "La Forway Say La Vie" (The Forest is Life) provides a
simple yet fundamental principle for the sustainable management of a small, tropical island.
Mission Statement
"Protect and conserve the natural resources for the protection of the environment and to
obtain maximum utilization consistent with sustainable development with regards to the welfare of the rural communities and the country as a whole."
 Forestry Laws: An Overview
Programme Activities (Areas)
Forest Management
Watershed Management
Wildlife Management (Research Papers on Wildlife)
Nursery
Research
Environmental Education and Eco-tourism
Services - Exploring the Rainforest
Nature Trails
The Mini Zoo
Ecolodge, Camping and Hiking
The Saint Lucian Parrot
Bulletin on the Uses for Knowledge of Our Ecological Life Zones by Cornelius Isaac
Contact Information
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