Land Degradation Project

Deforestation caused by agricultural and infrastructure expansion is resulting in severe land degradation processes in many watersheds on the island. Dominica is particularly vulnerable to land degradation from deforestation and unsustainable agricultural practices because of its topography and its location in the hurricane belt of the Caribbean; more than even most of its neighbours, Dominica has suffered repeated extreme weather events (hurricanes, flooding, and droughts) that greatly magnify land degradation processes.

For these reasons, the Government of Dominica is determined to develop new, sustainable approaches to land management of agricultural lands and watersheds that will reduce land degradation processes and increase resilience to the impacts of severe weather events while also ensuring that the country’s agricultural sector can continue to ensure food security and provide viable livelihoods for the large part of the population engaged in agricultural production.

Executing Agency: PISLM Support Office