When I made my “Quick Introduction” post, it stated that the purpose of the blog was to talk about positive things regarding Haïti, but also, to put the light on the current state of the country, whether it is good or bad.
As a result, every Wednesday, I will make a NEWS article about something I saw published by one of the many pages I follow on social media or articles I’ve read myself in a Haitian newspaper. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that if you wanted to read news articles, you would go on any research engine out there and get the information yourself. However, I do this segment for all kinds of readers, mostly the ones that don’t really take an interest in doing research at all and find it much simpler to get a quick resumé of the issues from me.
When posting about current issues, I have to go with the most “alarming” or “urgent” ones, hence why most of them will be negative. Like I said in my previous post, it would be very hypocritical of me to know about such problems, not say anything about them and pretend that everything negative about Haïti is a lie. However, It is very important to me that you understand that I am not a newspaper nor am I trying to be. My mission is mostly to spread awareness, help in any way I personally can and encourage my readers to do the same.
Therefore, if you, as a reader, would only want to read about positive subjects, historical facts, local information, music, art and so on, you can always “tune in” every 1st and 15th of each month, this is where MY articles come in. I will make short articles on the 1rst, then longer ones on the 15th. It really is a very simple concept, hopefully in the next couple of weeks, there no longer will be questions or confusion about why things are posted in a certain manner.
Now that I got this out of the way, I can start today’s article.
SOS Wynne Farm Ecological Reserve.
“The Wynne Farm was founded in 1956 by Victor Ainsley Wynne, a civil engineer and geologist with degrees from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the United States. He noticed the ongoing misuse of the land and the inevitable threats of erosion and deforestation in the country, and purchased about 30 hectares of various plots of land from local landowners in order to create the farm and reserve. He then terraced the farm with 40 men and propagated indigenous species to conserve Haiti’s rich biodiversity and introduced various fruits, vegetables and trees from numerous parts of the world. Victor Wynne emphasized the need for soil conservation, composting, reforestation and experimented with agricultural techniques such as terracing.
Since 1994, the farm has been dedicated to environmental education in order to promote sustainable development and the healing of not only Haiti but the planet.”
Source: Jessica H., via Avaaz.org
It is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) situated 20 Km from Pétion-Ville, P-A-P. The 30 hectares hold hundred years old trees and the land is one of the lungs of the metropolitan area. Wynne Farm (WF) welcomes thousands of school children to educate them on environmental issues which Haïti is facing, such as deforestation, erosion, soil and water pollution. In addition, thanks to soil conservation techniques at WF, infiltrated rainwater is redistributed in the community of Kenscoff, where the farm is located.
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| “Redistribution of water” Source: @wynnefarm |
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| “Schoolchildren learning trip” Source: @wynnefarm |
Source: @wynnefarm
“Sadly, the reserve and the Wynne family have been threatened for many years, and the threats have intensified the last few months. We need your support. Local residents have been falsifying land titles to the reserve and selling the false titles. This is not the first time these bandits have profited from someone else’s land. These same bandits built structures on the reserve last month to claim the land as theirs. On May 25, a dozen or so men associated with these bandits beat up the guardian on the reserve’s property late at night. If it weren’t for one brave man who intervened, the guardian would likely have been beaten to death. The bandits have also threatened members of the Wynne family. Earlier this week, bandits killed the reserve’s pregnant horse. Guns were were pulled on family members, the Judge and second Mayor of Kenscoff and at least four national police officers and security officers at the reserve.”
Source: Jessica H., via Avaaz.org
It is a sad and alarming situation, the people concerned are trying their best to help and protect the farm, if you wish to play a part and also make a difference there are three easy ways to do so.
Firstly, you can sign the petition at:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Ministere_de_la_Justice_Commissaire_du_Gouvernement_Sauvons_la_reserve_ecologique_Wynne_Farm_Save_Wynne_Farm/
Secondly, help finance the legal defense of the reserve, the construction of the protective fence and the security of the park at:
https://www.paypal.me/wynnefarm
Thirdly, if you wish to send checks, please address them to: Fondation Wynne pour l’Environnement.
For further information you can contact them on Instagram @wynnefarm or via email: info@wynnefarm.org.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article, hopefully I’ve encouraged you to take action, even if it’s a small one.
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| I’ve signed the petition, have you? |
This was “Té’m Ba’w On Nouvel”,
SOS Wynne Farm Reserve édition, Written by, Tiff.
Fun fact: WF welcomed Alpacas which needed a home as the Baptist Missions Crew in Fermathe could no longer be their care taker, since they are leaving the country. They also created a prototype “Bamboo House” as part of a seminar-workshop on ecological habitat. Training on construction, processing, cultivation and soil conservation.
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| “Bamboo House” Source: @wynnefarm |
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| “The Alpacas” Source: @wynnefarm |
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