Zwakke wetgeving, snelle ontwikkeling en klimaatstress: de bomen van St. Maarten worden steeds kwetsbaarder
St. Maarten verliest zijn bomen door zwakke wetgeving, snelle bouw en klimaatverandering. Ondanks bestaande regels ontbreekt handhaving, waardoor waardevolle bossen verdwijnen. De laatste inheemse bomen op heuvels als Sentry Hill bieden nog weerstand, maar zonder bewustwording en strikte bescherming dreigt verder verlies. Bomen zijn cruciaal voor natuur, cultuur en klimaatbestendigheid.
ENGLISH:
Weak laws, rapid development, climate stress: St. Maarten’s trees are increasingly vulnerable
St. Maarten is losing its trees due to weak laws, rapid development, and climate change. Despite existing regulations, enforcement is lacking, causing valuable forests to disappear. The last native trees on hills like Sentry Hill still offer resistance, but without awareness and strict protection, more loss looms. Trees are vital for nature, culture, and climate resilience.
ENGLISH:
Weak laws, rapid development, climate stress: St. Maarten’s trees are increasingly vulnerable
St. Maarten is losing its trees due to weak laws, rapid development, and climate change. Despite existing regulations, enforcement is lacking, causing valuable forests to disappear. The last native trees on hills like Sentry Hill still offer resistance, but without awareness and strict protection, more loss looms. Trees are vital for nature, culture, and climate resilience.
Rajesh Chintaman - The Daily Herald