Nature Foundation St. Maarten Evaluates the Environmental Impact of Middle Region’s Bushfire

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Last week the Nature Foundation St. Maarten assessed the areas of Middle Region, Madame Estate, Arc Road and Sucker Garden to evaluate the environmental impact of the bushfire that spread throughout those regions in the late hours of Monday, April 20th. “The bushfire significantly damaged the native vegetation and wildlife of St. Maarten, decreasing our … Continue reading Nature Foundation St. Maarten Evaluates the Environmental Impact of Middle Region’s Bushfire

Netherlands Red Cross in collaboration with the Nature Foundation introduces the Re-greening St Maarten Project.

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Recently a project to create a greener and more resilient island was launched by the Netherlands Red Cross in collaboration with the Nature Foundation St. Maarten. The Project “Re-greening SXM” aims to restore and build environmental resilience here on St. Maarten and will be executed this year. The Re-greening SXM Project is part of the … Continue reading Netherlands Red Cross in collaboration with the Nature Foundation introduces the Re-greening St Maarten Project.

Nature Foundation Teaches Milton Peters College Students About Coral Reefs, Mangroves and Littering

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Last week the Nature Foundation visited the second form of Milton Peters College to teach the students about the importance of our coral reefs and about the Foundation’s Coral Restoration Project. Worldwide coral reefs are declining due to global warming, pollution, overfishing and habitat destruction, St Maarten’s coral reefs are also facing several threats and … Continue reading Nature Foundation Teaches Milton Peters College Students About Coral Reefs, Mangroves and Littering

Hillsides

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The topography of St. Maarten is mountainous with lush, green hillsides that slope upward to heights well above 200 meters. The highest peak is Weymouth Hill (382 meters or 1,255 feet) followed by Sentry Hill (341 meters or 1,119 feet) and St. Peters Hill (316 meters or 1,037 feet). This centrally located ring of hills … Continue reading Hillsides