
Amazonic the Forest Defender Activity and Story Book
This book tells the inspiring story of an orange winged parrot called Amazonic's and his journey to becoming a forest defender. After surviving a dreadful bushfire Amazonic was inspired to make a difference, reminding us that big or small forest fire prevention is for all. This book is meant to be used as an educational tool and can be purchased at FACRP Resource Centre and Paper Based Book Store, Normandie Hotel, Trinidad.
Amazonic the Forest Defender, 2020
Creator: Kemba Jaramogi
Writer: Sarah-Lee Manmohan
Illustrator: Richard Taylor

Forest Fire Prevention and Suppression Program
This programme runs for the duration of the fire season which is from December 1st to June 30th. Although there are laws and regulations to curb the trend of bush and forest fires many fires threaten our forests annually. Our activities include cutting and clearing fire traces, fire patrols, fire suppression, advocacy and outreach programmes, fundraisers for fire suppression tools and safety gears.
Gayap - Annual Dry Season Event in March
The essence of Gayap is working together for a positive cause. Our cause is Forest Fire Prevention. FACRP's Gayap is a three day programme whereby schools, community groups and the general public get an opportunity to participate in and learn about forest fire prevention and suppression methods. FACRP also provides fire prevention services to community groups as well as private residents to reduce the spread of forest fires as well as assist with developing and hosting Gayaps in various communities in Trinidad and Tobago that are affected annually by bush and forest fires.

Tree Planting and Organic Nursery session
FACRP has created a Clean Tree Organic Nursery in the hills in Fondes Amandes to facilitate the reforestation activities in the hills. Some of the trees are fruit, ornamental, herb and hardwood trees. Visitors can have an opportunity to learn about our organic methods at our nursery as well as our climate resilient species 2016 research project. In the rainy season visitors will have an opportunity to select a plant from the nursery and with the assistance of a guide plant it in the hills of Fondes Amandes.
FACRP Annual World Environment Day Celebrations 5th June
Since 1991 FACRP has been commemorating this special day. Every year we invite members of the diplomatic community, schools, community groups, musicians to join us in tree planting activities which also marks the beginning of the rainy season tree planting activities.

Educational & Fun Eco-Tours and Workshops
Participants will get an opportunity to learn about FACRP and the importance of watershed management. Special requests and areas of interest will be considered and sessions will be designed to cater to the respective age groups and physical capabilities of visitors. Below is a list of some of the topics we cover:
- Reforestation
- Organic seedling propagation
- Tree planting and biodiversity
- Forest fire prevention
- Forest fire suppression
- Managing surface water runoff
- Climate change talks
- Intersectionality of Gender and Climate Change
- Fun hikes and scenic views
- The importance of our watersheds and reforestation
- The importance of flora and fauna conservation
- Negative impacts of forest fires within their communities
- How they can make a differences

Field School at FACRP Launched in 2016
Bridgewater State University celebrated the launching of a field school. The event was held on BSU campus during Carnival Week, which was sponsored by Latin American & Caribbean Studies, to mark the official launch of the field school. On hand was Akilah Jaramogi, co-founder and managing director of FACRP who signed a memorandum of agreement concerning the field school, further cementing FACRP's partnership with BSU. This initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Fox, who has visited Trinidad for research several times since 2004. The field school is meant to be interdisciplinary, with all BSU departments encouraged to make use of its facilities and to include it in course offerings as an elective overseas research opportunity. “It’s really exciting,” said Dr. Fox, expressing her appreciation for the support the project has received from university officials, including President Frederick W. Clark Jr., and Dr. Karim Ismaili, interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Dr. Fox piloted the school during trips to our community with students during the past two spring break periods in 2016 and 2017. The school will officially debut in the summer of 2018. The field school “fits well with the goal of many disciplines to work collaboratively with communities,” Dr. Fox said. “I’m thrilled about it.”
Eco-Culture Vacation Camps
Each year during the July-August vacation period (summer time) we host eco-culture camps which focus on connecting children to nature as well as some of our cultural traditions in T&T. It's also a great opportunity for young people to volunteer and for children to benefit from an authentic outdoor experience.
More Fun things to experience at FACRP
Herb Sessions
Herb Kits
Session on herbs and usage, herb walk and herb kit making session. Participants will be able to take their completed herb kits home at the end of the session.
Herb Tea
Session on herbs and usage, herb walk, herb selection and herb tea session. Participants will enjoy an aromatic tea making and tasting session.
Herb Bread
Session on herbs and usage, herb walk, herb selection, herb bread making session and bread tasting session. Participants will enjoy the taste and smell of freshly baked herb bread made at FACRP.
Herb Shampoo
Session on herbs and usage, herb walk and herb selection. Participants will participate in making the herbal shampoo as well as using the shampoo to shampoo their hair. Session highly recommend for persons who are treating hair due to hair loss caused by cancer. This shampoo is 100% organic and contains 1 ingredient which is herbal and indigenous in nature.
Hike to the Lady Chancellor Ridge Top
Drumming sessions
River Hike
Forest Bathing-Meditation Session
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Gift/Craft Shop
Visitors can get an opportunity to purchase FACRP merchandise, hand made art (made by staff and volunteers) and ecological local made jewelry. Profits from sales will go towards assisting our NGO with operational costs. The shop is open for all tours/sessions, Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, interested persons can call 1868-689-7794 or 1868-471-2051 to purchase items.
Refreshments
Refreshments are based on personal requirements and our menu is based on availability of ingredients. Most of our dishes are vegetarian, however meat or fish orders can be arranged. All food orders will be served in dishes that are biodegradable or non-single use wear plates, cutlery and glasses.
Special Events
Corporate retreats, team building exercises, company volunteer days for staff, space rentals for meetings and workshops, space rentals for dinners and events are also welcomed at FACRP.
Bookings
Please email us at [email protected] to book your tour in advance. Please include the following in the email; contact person and details, name of group or institution, numbers of persons, type of tour/area of interest, study or research as well as special requests such as interviews, meals, combined programmes, extended hours, etc. These factors often influence the per-person cost of tours or sessions.
We are unable to facilitate walk-ins therefore it is advised that you make your bookings at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Please make bookings as early as possible to ensure they are secured.
Prices of Tours and Eco-Sessions
Prices range between $60 to $600 (Trinidad and Tobago currency) or $10 to $100 American dollars per person based on a 2-3/5 hours time period.
Please note that Prices are subject to change!
Tour dates
Mondays to Fridays – Times 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. On weekends the FACRP Resource Centre is closed, however you can email us to inquire about available spaces on weekends.
Carrying Capacity
Number of Persons per tour or workshop: No less than 5 persons per group and no more than 120 persons.
Tardiness and Cancellations
If a group is over 1 hour late FACRP reserves the right to reduce the length of time group visits or cancel the tour. Please call in advance to update us on delays where necessary. There will be no refund for food orders 3 days before the scheduled visits.
Comfort, Safety and Disclaimers
We advise patrons to wear comfortable hiking clothes, students can wear school games clothes. During the rainy season and for river tours we recommend persons to walk with a change of clothing. During the dry season please walk with hats and sun block. To stay refreshed please walk with drinking water.
Health
Persons with health problems or allergies that may be impacted or intensified by the booked session must be listed in the booking email. Persons with respiratory illnesses are strictly advised to walk with their inhalers. Please be reminded the FACRP is an NGO with limited resources and will like to maintain a disaster free and fun environment for all visitors. FACRP will not be liable for any injury or mishaps that may occur. Our guides are there to provide guidance, educational information and demos. If you require extra assistance, please alert our guides in a timely manner. FACRP has been offering some of these services since 1997 and has had a disaster free record and with your compliance we hope to maintain this record.
Vision
A healthy agroforestry environment, providing sustainable livelihoods with expressions of multicultural traditions based on the FACRP participatory model of community forestry.
Mission
To position FACRP as a beacon of sustainable community forestry through knowledge transfers and strategic partnerships.
Founded in 1982
Celebrating World Environmental Day since 1991
Fire free since 1997
Planted over 100,000 seedlings
Proud Recipient of the Presidents Humming Bird Gold Medal Award
Trinidad and Tobago's Second highest National Award
2017
Using Music and Culture to highlight the positive connection between nature and people
Foundation Members
Co-Founder Tacuma Jaramogi (deceased)
Director & Co-Founder Ms. Akilah Jaramogi
Technical Director Kemba Jaramogi
Board Members
Outstanding Volunteers
John Stollmeyer (Former Technical Director)
Sarah-Lee Manmohan
Danielle Heath
Ayoola Jaramogi
Kurisha Beckles
Jennifer Drummond
Amanda Francis
Joanne Cutting
Lizzie Michael
Shantelle James
Nzinga Jaramogi
Jayde Cadize
Lisa Malchina
Dominique Veerasammy
Organizations FACRP has partnered with in over the years
Baku Productions
Bridgewater State University
Caribbean Forest Conservation Association (CFCA)
Caribbean Natural Resource Institute (CANARI)
Caribbean Network for Integrated Rural
Development (CNIRD)
Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN)
College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
Commonwealth Foundation
Conservation International
Council of Presidents of the Environment (COPE)
Culturego
Dynamic Youth Foundation
Environment Tobago
Environmental Management Authority
Fire Services
Forestry Division
Foundation for the Bioregional Autonomy of the Orinoco Watershed
Global Water Partnership
Global Shapers Community POS Hub
Guardian Life Wildlife Trust
Horticultural Society
IAMovement
Members of the Fondes Amandes Community
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST)
National Reforestation and Watershed Rehabilitation Programme (Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources)
Nature Seekers
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM)
Rotary Club
Sustain T&T
Trinidad Youth Council
United Nations Environment Programme
University of the West Indies, Institute for Gender and Development Studies
Water Resources Agency, WASA
Institutions we have received funding from to sustain our activities
Atlantic LNG (present-Atlantic Environmental Education Series)
BGTT
BP
Bridgewater State University
CANARI - BHP Billiton Partnership
Canadian Embassy
Cash Prize from winning the Tidy T&T Competition
The Commonwealth Foundation
Community Development Fund TT
European Union Development Fund
German Embassy
Green Fund
RBC
Angostura
Schools that have visited FACRP since 1997
- Alliance Francaise De T&T
- Amep de Redoute, MARTINIQUE
- Arbor Prep School
- Arima Government Secondary School
- Athenians Pre-Secondary School
- Atwell’s Primary School
- Author Ash Institute, USA
- Barataria Anglican Primary School
- Barrackpore ASJA Primary School
- Belmont Boys RC School
- Belmont Government Primary School
- Belmont Junior secondary
- Belmont Secondary School
- Bethlehem Boys’ R C School
- Bethlehem Girls’ R C Primary School
- Biche R C Primary School
- Bishops and Trinity East
- Bishops Anstey College
- Bishops Anstey Junior
- Boissiere R C Primary School
- Bridgewater State University, USA
- Briggs Preparatory School
- British Academy School
- Caranage Girls’ R C Primary School
- Caranege Boys’ R C Primary School
- Chinapoo Government Primary School
- Cocorite Government Primary School
- COSTAATT
- COSTAATT City Campus
- Diamond Vale Government Primary School
- Diego Martin Boys’ R C Primary School
- Diego Martin Government Primary School
- Dunross Primary School
- Eastern Boys’ Government Primary School
- Eastern Girls Government Primary School
- Escalier Anglican Primary School
- Esche Learning Centre
- Evangel Temple
- Final Generation
- Final Generation Mission Academy
- Four Roads Government Primary School
- Gaines Normal AME Primary School
- Glosterlodge Moravian Primary School
- Hannah’s Pre School
- Happy Gems Kindergarten
- Happy Hill Hindu School
- Happy Time Summer Camp
- Hokett Baptist Primary School
- Holistic School
- Holy Cross College
- Holy Faith Convent Couva
- Holy Name Convent
- Holy Rosary Preparatory School
- International School of Port- Of Spain
- Laventille Boys Government Primary
- La Puerta Government Primary School
- La Seiva R C Primary School
- Maculay Government Primary School
- Maloney Government Primary School
- Maple Leaf School
- Maraval R C Primary School
- Montessori Elementary School
- Morvant Anglican Primary School
- Mot Mot School
- Mucurapo Boys RC Primary School
- Mucurapo Girls RC Primary School
- Nelson Street Boys R C Primary School
- Nelson Street Girls’ R C Primary School
- Newtown Boys’ R C School
- Paramin R C Primary School
- Piccadilly Government Primary School
- Plum Mitan Presbyterian Primary School
- Polytechnic Sixth Form Secondary
- Presentation College San Fernando
- Pride of Gonzales Pre-School
- Princes Town Senior Comprehensive
- Reform Hindu School
- Richmond Street Boys’ Anglican School
- Rosary Boys RC School, Port of Spain
- Sacred Heart Girls” R C Primary School
- Sangre Grande Educational Institute
- San Fernando Boys Government
- San Fernando ASJA Primary School
- San Fernando Boys’ R C School
- San Fernando Central Secondary School
- San Juan Life Centre School
- San Juan Presbyterian Primary School
- Servol Cascade
- Servol Cascade Junior Life Centre
- Servol Chaguanas
- Servol Barataria
- Signal Hill Secondary School
- Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive
- South East POS Secondary School
- St. Agnes Anglican Primary School
- St. Andrews Prep School, Maraval
- St. Ann’s R.C. Primary School
- St. Anthony's College
- St. Anthony’s Girls RC School
- St. Catherine’s Girls’ Anglican Primary School
- St. Dominic’s R C Primary School
- St. Francis Girls’ RC Primary School
- St. François Girls College, Belmont, Port of Spain
- St. Georges College
- St. Joseph Convent Port of Spain
- St. Margaret’s Boys’ Anglican Primary School
- St. Margaret’s Government Primary School
- St. Phillips Government Primary
- Students of Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive Secondary School
- Success Laventille Composite School, Port of Spain
- Talparo R C Primary School
- Trillium International School
- Trinity College, Moka, Trinidad
- Trinity College, USA
- University of Glasgow
- University of Pittsburg
- University of South Florida
- University of the Southern Caribbean
- University of the Southern Caribbean, Maracas St. Joseph
- University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
- University of Toledo
- University of Trinidad and Tobago
- UWI 6th Form School
- UWI Islamic Society
- Woodbrook Government Secondary School
- Woodbrook Presbyterian School
- Yale University, USA