Friends of the Environment

Abaco, Bahamas

Sharing Knowledge & Methods for the Control of Invasive Species

FRIENDS is dedicated to the protection, restoration and long term management of biodiversity on a regional basis and the prevention of regional extinction of native plants, animals and ecosystems through education and awareness.

Native habitats in many areas have been severely degraded due to habitat destruction, plant poaching and other human activities which is allowing invasive plants to out compete native plants in their own habitat.

It has become clear that in order to preserve our native plants, setting aside conservation areas will not be enough!

Hawaiian Seagrape

Native gardening can provide positive conservation benefits.

• It will create larger, more connected plant populations insuring the future of the native plant species.
• It will provide food and shelter for native wildlife including birds and butterflies.
• It will provide stop over habitat for migrating wildlife.
• It will reduce landscape maintenance and water consumption.

Plant of the month

Lignum Vitae - Seed (Guaiacum sanctum)

Invasive Australian Pine

(Casuarina equisetfolia)

Invasive Brazilian-Pepper

(Schinus terebinthifolius)

Native Trees And Shrubs- An Alternative To Invasives

Raccoon Eradication Program

Crossing Beach Restoration

The challenges to native plant conservation are many but through increased awareness of homeowners, businesses and developers of native -vs-- invasive plants , Abaco will make significant strides to strengthen our native environment for future generations to come.

Hibiscus Mealy Bug Warning From the Dept. Of Agriculture

Native Plant Fairs

Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission (BEST)

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