The Bahamas National Trust
Abaco National Park
The Park comprises 20,500 acres in southern Abaco. Includes 5,000 acres of forest – major habitat for the Bahama parrot. Bonefish Pond On the south central coast of New Providence, this is an important marine nursery area providing a nutrient rich habitat for juvenile fish, crawfish and conch. The area supports a wide variety of waterfowl and an important variety of Bahamian flora. The wetland provides critical protection from storm surges to communities along New Providence’s southern shore. Central Andros Park Areas This first phase of Andros park designation focuses on Central Andros – North Bight, Fresh Creek, Blaket Sound, Young Sound and Staniard Creek. These five areas contain pine forests, blue holes, coral reefs, wetlands and mangroves. Conception Island National Park A sanctuary for migratory birds, sea birds, and green turtles. One of the three islands in the Bahamas on which Christopher Colombus is known to have landed. Accessible by boat only. Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Created in 1958, this 176 square-mile park was the first of its kind in the world and is famous for its outstanding anchorages and marine environment. Inagua National Park The site of world’s largest breeding colony of West Indian flamingos which covers 287 square miles of Great Inagua Island. It is a bird watcher’s haven. Little Inagua The largest uninhabited island in the Wider Carribean. The island exists in a natural undisturbed state with important biodiversity implications. It is remote, inaccessible and has no fresh water. It is a documented nesting location for critically endangered sea turtle species. Harrold and Wilson Ponds These ponds encompass 250 acres and is home to more than 100 avian species including herons, egrets, ibises, and cormorants. It is an exceptional educational and ecotourism site, very close to the nation’s capital. Lucayan National Park A 40 acre park that encompasses the longest known underwater cave system in the world with over 6 miles of caves and tunnels charted. Above ground it exhibits every vegetative zone found in the Bahamas. Moriah Harbour Cay The Cay and its marine environs are a vital part of the ecosystem between Great and Little Exuma. It encompasses pristine beaches, sand dunes, mangrove creeks and sea grass beds, where a variety of bird life nests. The mangroves are an important nursery for juvenile crabs, conch, and other fish and crustaceans, and the a variety of local flora. Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park This 2100 acre land and sea area is a sister park to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park with undersea caves, extensive coral reefs and abounds with terrestrial plant and animal life. Accessible by boat only. Peterson Cay National Park A one and a half acre geological wonder, being the only cay off Grand Bahama’s leeward shore. Primeval Forest This old-growth forest is a representation of the early evergreen topical hardwood forests of The Bahamas. It features dramatic sink holes – unique limestone caverns up to 50ft long and in some cases, 30ft deep. The Forest supports a diverse collection of plant life, and various species of wildlife. Rand Nature Centre The Rand Nature Centre is 100 acres of natural beauty in the heart of downtown Freeport. The Centre boasts a 2000ft trail which winds through native coppice and pine barrens. The Retreat An 11 acre garden of rare and exotic palms and native coppice – the largest private collection of palms in the world. Administrative headquarters of the Bahamas National Trust. Union Creek Reserve The Reserve is seven square miles of enclosed tidal creek, an important research site for sea turtles, especially the green turtle. Walker’s Cay Walker’s Cay is the northernmost island in The Bahamas and is fringed by its own barrier reef. The coral formations and surrounding marine environment host schools of pompano and amberjack, large marine predators such as sharks and barracudas, multitudes of tropical fish, turtles and eagle rays. Visibility in the underwater cathedrals reaches 100ft. |
