St. Eustatius
A volcanic island with black sand beaches, St. Eustatius features two very different landscapes. The southeast end of the island is dominated by a dormant volcano, the Quill, full of dense forests and clouds that bring rain forest conditions, while the lower northern hills have a drier weather pattern and savannah-like vegetation and fauna.
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Nature Park Management
Member Organization
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) manages The Quill and Boven National Park, St. Eustatius National Marine Park and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden.
Contact information
For general questions:
Telephone: +599 318 2884
Email: outreach@statiapark.org
Visiting address
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation,
Oranjebaaiweg 59
St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean
Visiting hours
Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00
St. Eustatius National Parks
St. Eustatius' Key Species & Ecosystems
Green Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Photo credit: ยฉ Brenda Kirkby
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Lesser Antillean Iguana
(Iguana delicatissima)
Photo credit: ยฉ Philippa King-Stenapa
St. Eustatius Boven Hill
Red-bellied Racer
(Alsophis rufiventris)
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA)
Latest updates from Stenapa St Eustatius
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Learn more about this project and how it benefits Statia's land and sea by viewing our newly placed signs.
St Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) and the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) conduct this project in association with the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID) โ financed by the European Union, and implemented by Expertise France and the World Bank Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR).
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*If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or join our ReforeStatia Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/stenapareforestatia.
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STENAPA and SCF, through this Reforestation Project, aim to enhance the ability of St Eustatius and Saba to respond to the needs of the marine environment. By reducing sediment in run-off water when it rains, this project will protect the health of corals, and by extension the coral reef ecosystem. This will protect and improve the ecosystem services, biodiversity and economic resilience of the islands.
To do this, the Reforestation Project will:
1. Enhance the knowledge and skill capacity of reforestation staff at the nature management organisations of St Eustatius and Saba as well as public entity of Saba.
2. Reforest sections of the shoreline and other ecologically important areas of St. Eustatius and Saba
3. Aid in the improvement and maintenance of plant biodiversity in the natural ecosystem through increased pollination services
St Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) and the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) conduct this project in association with the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID) โ financed by the European Union, and implemented by Expertise France and the World Bank Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR).
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There are so many more benefits from planting trees than preventing erosion and protecting the reefs. This article lists some scientific evidence of the mental health benefits of trees: www.treehugger.com/trees-must-have-when-addressing-mental-health-7503294?hid=f87f9f9e3525d66b2c97...
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Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is seeking to employ two new rangers to support the continuation of our reforestation efforts on the island. After hurricane Irma, in September 2017, hundreds of trees were uprooted in and around Oranjestad and there was significant damage to forests elsewhere on the island. Due to the magnitude of the damage, Statiaโs reforestation became one of STENAPAโs priorities. Trees prevent erosion, support soil moisture retention, and are vital for natural functioning ecosystems. Both roles will be responsible to the Reforestation Supervisor and be part of the National Parks Foundation team.
STENAPA and SCF conduct this project in association with the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID) โ financed by the European Union, and implemented by Expertise France and the World Bank Group.
www.statiapark.org/vacancy-reforestation-rangers-2023/
Vacancy: Reforestation Rangers - 2023
www.statiapark.org
Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is seeking to employ two new rangers to support the continuation of our reforestation efforts on the island. After hurricane Irma, in September 2017,...
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Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Terrestrial Parks Manager. STENAPA is a small nature conservation foundation on the island of Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean Netherlands. As the Terrestrial Parks Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementation of the policy of the management of the terrestrial parks on St Eustatius, which includes the Quill and Boven National Parks, as well as the Botanical Garden and associated projects. This is a full-time position that reports to the Managing Director.
Read the advertisement here:
www.statiapark.org/terrestrial-parks-manager-vacancy/
