UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM
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Threats / Problems / Issues

A large resort development, including marina and golf course, was granted planning permission for Beef Island. Beef Island has a Marine Protected Area (Hans Creek), large mangrove stands, and other very important vegetation. A local community group, the Virgin Islands Environment Council (VIEC) successfully fought this decision. However, another court judgement has found that the legislation for Marine Protected areas is not legally binding, so the future for Beef Island is uncertain.

Top: Beef Island; Below: The original development plan.


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(Threats / Problems / Issues, 3 of 9 - Slide ref. 533)