The Saint Lucia National Trust is a
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
established by
statute in 1975 on the island nation of
Saint Lucia. It is charged "to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of Saint Lucia, and to promote values which lead to national pride and love of country."
It is a member of the
Caribbean Initiative.
The Trust is administered by an 11-person council, seven of whom are elected directly by the organization's general membership.
The Trust manages a number of different types of areas, including national landmarks (of which there is currently one:
Pigeon Island National Landmark), historic sites (
Morne Fortune
Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia, in the West Indies.
Originally known as Morne Dubuc, it was renamed Morne Fortuné in 1765 when the French moved their military headquarters and government admi ...
), nature reserves (Maria Islands Nature Reserve, Anse La Liberte) and environmental protection areas (Pointe Sable Environmental Protection Area).
References
External links
Saint Lucia National Trust websiteSaint Lucia National Trust blog
Organizations established in 1975
Historic preservation
National trusts
1975 establishments in Saint Lucia
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