Minister Joubert meets Fond Ferdinand staff |26 April 2021

Dr Dogley (far right) giving her PowerPoint presentation

The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, met members of staff responsible for the management of Le Ravin de Fond Ferdinand on Praslin during a routine visit to the island on Monday this week.

He was accompanied by the members of the National Assembly on Praslin.

The delegation was welcomed by the chief executive of the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF), Dr Frauke Dogley, and operation manager, Catherina Meriton.

Dr Dogley gave a PowerPoint presentation on a recent survey targeting the Praslin community to provide them an opportunity to participate in the management plan of Le Ravin de Fond Ferdinand.

The minister had the opportunity to interact with the staff and engage in discussion with the management concerning the transfer of Fond Ferdinand to SIF management.

The members of the National Assembly also discussed about potential opportunities that would bring benefit to the Praslin community.

Le Ravin de Fond Ferdinand is a nature reserve measuring 1,284,907.18 square metres, and the home of more than 5000 endemic coco-de-mer trees. There are currently 23 staff working at the nature reserve.

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