Turks & Caicos outline world’s first “green islandâ€
The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board announced its upcoming initiatives to maintain an eco-conscious environment throughout the islands, including what they are calling the world’s first “green Island.â€
Other initiatives include a Ritz-Carlton branded resort community committed to the preservation of West Caicos, and a new environmental center with on-site naturalist on the private island of Ambergris Cay.
“As a destination that prides itself on natural beauty, we are compelled to invest and partner on developments that are dedicated to the preservation our environment,” said Wesley Clerveaux, director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources.
“We are striving to protect Turks & Caicos’ quiet appeal and maintain overall environmental sustainability by initiating green-friendly projects, with a particular emphasis on our outer islands.”
The world’s first “green island,” Salt Cay will deliver sustainable tourism benefits and environmentally conscience processes for the Islands. Located on Salt Cay’s North Shore, Salt Cay Resort & Golf Club will offer visitors a high-end experience based on integration of the existing community and resort guests, nurturing and enhancing the native ecosystems and minimizing the impact of construction.
Salt Cay will limit development to two-story ultra-low density buildings and invest resources in renewable energy. The island will also focus on the preservation of mangroves – essential habitats for birds and other wildlife — as an undisturbed ecotourism area. With new green standards, the $500 million island restoration is slated for completion in the next three to four years.
Thereafter, no vehicular traffic will be permitted.
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