Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Visits Bonaire and Sint Eustatius

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands paid a visit to Bonaire and Sint Eustatius. On Sint Eustatius, Princess Beatrix visited the Reforestatia nursery, which forms part of the reforestation project of the Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA). Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands was given a tour of the greenhouse, where young native plants and trees are cultivated to support biodiversity on the island and reduce erosion.

Afterwards, the Princess received a briefing on the protection of the Antillean iguana, an indigenous species that is critically endangered on the island and found only on the Windward Islands. During her visit, a STENAPA staff member released an Antillean iguana near the nursery in her presence.