Aruba Birdlife Conservation proposes 2012 to be the Year of the Shoco, the year of wisdom. 2012 should be Aruba’s year of nature conservation. Aruba Birdlife Conservation proposes that a National Conservation Master Plan be developed and implemented in an effort to save very important nature areas. Achieving such would guarantee a certain level of quality of Product Aruba and in turn guarantee a certain level of quality of life to all.
Aruba’s Arikok National Park, which is good for some 17% of the island’s surface, is a true jewel, but it does not reflect the complete variety of micro habitats to be found in Aruba. For instance, Aruba is internationally known for its 3 IBA’s, or Important Bird Areas, none of which are part of our National Park. These are the reef islands at the San Nicolas Bay area, Spanish Lagoon and Bubali Plas. While our national park is among the most arid of places on the island and its northern border with the Caribbean Sea can be quite hostile, the important bird areas are to its contrary characterized by their peaceful interplay between land and water which generates better opportunities for Aruba’s wildlife. Of the 224 bird species registered in Aruba, less than 25% of the species can be found in our national park.
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Aruba’s critically-praised seafood restaurant kicked off a fantastic holiday season last week hosting the holiday dinner party for local company Boogaard Assurantien. The staff and management are thrilled to be the restaurant of choice for many local company and organization holiday celebrations.
