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What is the PMA?

It is a 2,909-ha site near the town of Soufriere.
It includes the Pitons, two volcanic spires rising side by side from the sea (770-m 743-m high respectively), linked by the Piton Mitan ridge.
The volcanic complex includes a geothermal field with sulphurous fumeroles and hot springs. Coral reefs cover almost 60% of site’s marine area.
A survey has revealed 168 species of finfish, 60 species of cnidaria, including corals, eight molluscs, 14 sponges, 11 echinoderms, 15 arthropods and eight annelid worms. Hawksbill turtles are seen inshore, whale sharks and pilot whales offshore.
The dominant terrestrial vegetation is tropical moist forest grading to subtropical wet forest with small areas of dry forest and wet elfin woodland on the summits. At least 148 plant species have been recorded on Gros Piton, 97 on Petit Piton and the intervening ridge, among them eight rare tree species. The Pitons are home to some 27 bird species (five of them endemic), three indigenous rodents, one opossum, three bats, eight reptiles and three amphibians.

The PMA is our country's pride
The PMA provides jobs to St. Lucian's
The PMA should be protected for the benefit of the Future
It is important for the survival of various plants and animal species
St Lucia has a responsibility to the global community to protect the PMA
The diversity of nature must be valued and protected
Creates a balance of nature which is very delicate and can be easily upset
Seeks to protect and preserve community environment now and in the future
Provides an opportunity to attract new visitor markets and provide diversity for existing markets