1. “Community-based Restoration and Management of the Mangroves of Woburn Bay MPA”. Implemented by GRENADA FUND FOR CONSERVATION Inc., in partnership with Woburn Woodlands Development Organization.

2. GRENADA FUND FOR CONSERVATION  Date established: July 2007  Organizational Type: NGO  Membership: 7  Mission: To inspire and contribute to the conservation of Grenada’s natural resources while enabling local communities to benefit from conservation initiatives through education, advocacy and the creation of jobs.

3. FINANCIAL SUPPORT Project Title: Community-based Restoration and Management of the Mangroves of Woburn Bay MPA Total Budget: US$106,785.00 GEF-SGP: US $45,585 TNC-USAID Co-Financing: US $54,500 Community/Government In-Kind: US $4.900

4. Project Background  2006 Mangrove Assessment, surveyed 38 mangrove ecosystems throughout Grenada and Carriacou.

5. Woburn Bay 2006 & 2009

6. PROJECT GOAL  To engage local community groups and government in the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, in a community lead mangrove restoration initiative.

7. PROJECT OBJECTIVES  Establishment of a research and monitoring system;  Increasing community awareness to the significance of the mangrove;  Implementation of a restoration and stewardship programme; and  Replanting the denuded areas.

8. PROJECT ACTIVITIES  Ecological assessment of the restoration site.  Outreach and community support campaign.  Implementation of restoration, monitoring and stewardship.

9. EXPECTED OUTCOMES  Local appreciation and stewardship of mangrove ecosystem increased and improved.  Livelihood opportunities developed and creating employment in the management and restoration of mangroves.  A reforested and ecologically functional mangrove habitat at the project site.

10. Pre Restoration Activities: Site Clean Up – October 12 th to 16 th, 2009.

11. Pre Restoration Activities: Silt Fence Erection

12. Project launch – October 17th, 2009.

13. Pre Restoration Activities: Nekton Survey, October 2009.

14. Pre Restoration Activities: Seedling Preparation Training, October 24 th, 2009.

15. Pre Restoration Activities: Propagule Collection, December 2009.

16. Restoration: January 2010

17. Restoration: Salinity Testing