World Wetlands Day will be observed throughout the TCI today Thursday 2nd February 2012.
The World Wetlands Day is an annual recurring event that provides attention on the benefits and fragility of the worlds wetlands. Every February 2nd, activities are organised worldwide to raise public awareness of wetlands’ value and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
In support of this worldwide celebration, the Turks and Caicos National Trust is launching a campaign which highlights Eco-tourism in the country,
particularly, enticing our guests, visitors and residents to explore our wetlands and diverse wildlife.
Brochures entitled Turks & Caicos Islands: An Ecological Haven and leaflets, will be distributed to the different hotels and at the arrival
section on Provo Airport starting February 2nd. The leaflets will include information on the different activities guests can engage in, such as
kayaking, bird watching tours and visiting national parks. While activities commence on February 2nd, the ecological experience will be
highlighted for a whole month, culminating on March 2.
The National Trust has expressed its gratitude for the support extended by the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board and the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA). The Tourist Board generously donated the brochures and TCHTA is helping to promote our wetland adventures.
This years theme is: Wetlands and Tourism, a tie-up which, could bring immense benefits – stronger economies, sustainable livelihoods, healthy
people and thriving ecosystems.
Turks & Caicos National Trust say it is worth noting that tourism is only one of the services that wetlands deliver. Ensuring well-managed tourism
practices in and around wetlands and educating tourists on the value of wetlands contributes to the health of the world’s wetlands and the
long-term benefits that wetlands provide to people, wildlife, economics, and biodiversity.
World Wetlands Day is about appreciating the vital role wetlands play in our ecosystems and protecting them. Here in the Turks & Caicos Islands, we are blessed with many wetland areas and coastal sites. We are blessed with a beautiful ecology and indeed, we are a wetlands country.
Its time to explore the Turks & Caicos wetlands!
For activities and more information, please contact the Turks & Caicos National Trust office at 941-5710 or send an email to tc.nattrust@yahoo.com.
