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The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources is making an appeal to the general public in Grand Turk to stop removing plants from the recreational parks. The Ministry of Environment and District Administration sent out a statement this week asking residents to cease the removal of precious native plant life from its national parks. “The parks are for the enjoyment of residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands and visitors alike, and removing the plants means the area loses its appeal,” the DECR said. The Department is appealing to the public to report anyone seen taking plants from the parks to the Police Department. Persons caught stealing should be aware that they will be prosecuted for theft.
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 13:54 |
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The fp is publishing a series of articles on the Turks and Caicos Islands Protected Area System to increase public awareness and respect for the beauty and value of this "beautiful by nature" country.
The authors, marine ecologist Marsha Pardee and terrestrial ecologist Kathleen Wood, are long-time TCI residents and respected scientists in their fields.
Below are links to their articles, plus related news articles, documents and laws.
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