News Published: 03 May 2024

The Caribbean and Central American Botanic Gardens Network invites you to the next in a series of Technical Talks (TechTalks) featuring voices from around the region. The next speakers are Trevor Rawson and Nicholas Coelho from the Bermuda Zoological Society, presenting on Reviving Bermudas Ecosystems.

“Reviving Bermuda’s Ecosystems: The Bermuda Zoological Society’s Trunk Island and Micro Forest Projects”

The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has embarked on a remarkable journey of ecological restoration, turning Trunk Island into a vibrant Living Classroom, and launching the innovative BZS Micro Forest Project. Once dominated by invasive species, Trunk Island has been revitalized to showcase a pre-colonial endangered palmetto forest, providing a unique immersive educational experience for thousands of visitors each year. This transformation was made possible through the dedication of volunteers, students, scientists, and corporate partners.

To further extend their environmental impact, BZS initiated the Micro Forest Project, aiming to remove the dominant invasive species across the island and then restore dense native habitats across Bermuda. The goal of the BZS Micro Forest Project is to create small but dense plots of Bermuda’s native and endemic plants. The project targets brownfield sites, underutilized parkland, and areas with low biodiversity, fostering a healthy competition among Bermuda’s slow-growing native and endemic species, while building resilience against aggressive invasives. These restored micro forests offer public engagement opportunities and contribute to the spread of indigenous seeds in surrounding areas, advancing the cause of ecological restoration in Bermuda.

This event will be presented in both English and Spanish.