Caribbean Forest Conservation Association (CFCA)

The Caribbean Forest Conservation Association (CFCA) of Trinidad & Tobago is a national environmental non-governmental organisation created by an action-oriented group of citizens with concern for the issues of deforestation. It was then incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 28th August 1991. From its headquarters at Saddle Road in Maraval the CFCA continues its conservation efforts. We work wit

h government agencies and other organisations to ensure that areas of national interest are properly managed and protected. Simultaneously, we expand our relationships and linkages with like-minded organisations locally, regionally and globally, and continue to educate the membership and the public-at-large about the beauty, integrity and importance of our nation’s ecosystems. Over the past several years, CFCA has established an impressive list of achievements stemming from the wide range of activities in which we participate. These activities include:

- Monthly Membership Field Trips
- Monthly Membership Meetings
- Training Programmes (Outdoor Management Skills, Tour Guiding, etc.)
- Environmental Projects and Collaborations
- Seminars and Lectures
- Consultancies

Additionally, CFCA is the GEF-NGO Network Regional Focal Point for the Caribbean in the current 4-year term. Our calendar of scheduled membership events for the rest of the year 2012 are as follows:

April
17 General Membership Meeting
22 Field Trip – La Lune Village
22 Earth Day*

May
15 General Membership Meeting
20 Field Trip – Navet Dam

June
5 World Environment Day*
8 World Oceans Day*
17 Field Trip – Los Blanquizales/Anglais Point
17 World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought*
19 General Membership Meeting

July
15 Field Trip – Madamas Waterfall
17 General Membership Meeting

August
19 Field Trip – Bush Bush Island
21 General Membership Meeting

September
16 Field Trip – Point Ligoure
16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer*
18 General Membership Meeting

October
1 World Habitat Day *
16 Biennial General Meeting
21 Field Trip – Icacos

November
18 Field Trip – Salt Pond, Chacachacare
20 General Membership Meeting

December
18 CFCA Christmas Party at CFCA Headquarters, Maraval

January 2013
15 General Membership Meeting
20 Field Trip – Fishing Pond

(* indicates a global environmental event/day)

If you are interested in becoming a member of CFCA and participating in our activities, feel free to get in touch with us via the email or telephone contacts listed below!