“On land, as on sea, we act to preserve the island's ecosystems and the services they provide us.”
Fragile ecosystems
Whether on land or at sea, local flora and fauna are affected by global climate change, the impact of human activities, and competition with non-native species. When species become rarer, the entire ecosystem and the balance of food chains are altered, with cascading consequences that are difficult to predict.
Protecting species
Saint-Barthélemy bears a responsibility for the conservation of the island's emblematic and endangered species (such as the Lesser Antillean iguana or the violet orchid of the Northern Isles, for example), but also for the preservation of all local species. ATE agents intervene whenever necessary to assist wildlife and capture invasive species.
Future actions
Particularly on islands, urbanization and land clearing lead to soil erosion, resulting in a loss of terrestrial biodiversity, as well as terrigenous and nutrient inputs that are detrimental to the equilibrium of the marine environment. To prevent sedimentation of coastal ecosystems, it is essential to limit trampling and grazing by the island's wild goats. Their population will therefore be regulated.
