In a remarkable display of collaboration and unwavering dedication, the local community and Haiti National Trust joined forces to extinguish a fire that erupted within the borders of Grand Bois National Park. This critical event not only showcased the incredible team spirit but also emphasized the significance of collective efforts in protecting Haiti’s natural heritage....
Grand Bois National Park in Haiti is a natural treasure trove of endemic and native species of plants and animals. Unfortunately, the park has suffered over the years due to human activity, leading to a decline in its biodiversity. Haiti National Trust is working tirelessly to restore the park’s natural balance, and they have made...
Founded on a fervent mission of preserving and protecting Haiti’s environment, Haiti National Trust (HNT) is an organization dedicated to safeguarding the natural wealth of this island nation. Its commitment to protecting Haiti’s biodiversity is unwavering, ranging from identifying biodiversity hotspots in need of increased protection to establishing and managing protected areas and national parks....
We are thrilled to share great news for nature lovers and environmentalists worldwide! Despite facing significant challenges due to the current conditions in Haiti, the Klima II project for Grand Bois National Park has finally received approval! This three-year project, worth 2 million euros, is set to be a game-changer for Haiti’s efforts to fight...
During a recent visit to our restoration sites in Grand Bois National Park, we had the pleasure of hearing the unique calls of two endemic frog species, including the Hispaniola Green Treefrog (Boana heilprini) and the Spiny Giant Frog (Eleutherodactylus nortoni). It was not unexpected, yet incredibly exciting to confirm the presence of these species,...
Haiti National Trust is partnering with LEMU to empower people to act on behalf of nature. During the past year, Haiti National Trust (HNT) has been working with LEMU to help raise funds to manage our rainforest nature reserve in Grand Bois, Haiti. Grand Bois is located in the middle of the Caribbean where HNT...
Anderson Jean, who served for three years as the field biological survey coordinator with SociétéAudubon Haiti (SAH), a sister organization of Haiti National Trust wins 2022 Stanford Bright Award!Anderson came along on most of the expeditions that led to the creation of Haiti National Trust. “[…] Haiti’s native species are gravely threatened in part by habitat...
Haiti is in profound crisis again. The Caribbean nation, occupying the western third of the island of Hispaniola is suffering from an escalating bout of political instability, following the assassination of Prime Minister Jovenel Moïse in 2021; just last month, another prominent politician, Eric Jean Baptiste, was shot dead. Add to that an expanding cholera...
In a moment in history for Haiti marred by social and political upheaval and sustained environmental disasters, Re:wild partner Haiti National Trust (HNT) is highlighting a small win that has been helping bring some stability and hope to local communities in and around Grand Bois National Park. To combat deforestation in the park and with...
