GEF Antigua and Barbuda

The southwest region of Antigua includes some the most important natural systems on the island including the Wallings Forest and Fig Tree Drive, Cades Reef and the Cades Bay Marine Reserve and Mount Obama. All of these areas are utilised by a wide range of commercial and recreational stakeholders whose input is vital to the development of a comprehensive integrated management framework for this “ridge to reef” ecosystem.

The project seeks to identify a suitably qualified candidate or firm to carry out a consultancy to complete an in-depth assessment and mapping of Antigua’s southwest region; which includes – Wallings Forest, Fig Tree Drive, Mount Obama, Cades Bay Marine Reserve. The goal of this consultancy is to comprehensively map of the southwest region of Antigua, identifying key natural features; both terrestrial and marine at scales appropriate for management. The consultant will be expected to build on existing maps prepared for Antigua through other project activities.

Please see the attached TORs for further information.

The deadline for bids on this consultancy is March the 15th 2010.