Pitons Management Area (PMA) Management Plan

The Pitons and their surrounding resources have become synonymous with Saint Lucia.  They come nestled within a lush and dramatic land and seascape, and continue to feature prominently as the best recognised national symbols.  
 
The Management Plan for the Pitons Management Area (PMA) presents the management approach for the natural and cultural resources of the area of the Pitons and their surroundings, and comprises 29.09 km2.  It recognises the exceptional beauty, biological, geological and historical significance of this area and aims to conserve the natural environment and cultural landscape for perpetuation of the full range of ecological and socio-economic values.  
 
The Plan recognises key threats to the area and shortcomings of the existing resource management activities, and outlines an administrative and operational framework which will mitigate existing negative impacts and put in place measures to address aspects such as conservation of critical habitats and threatened species, restoration of historical assets, public education and sensitisation, sustainable livelihood generation, land use controls and area enforcement.