Padre Nuestro Trail, Parque Nacional del Este : recommendations for improved interpretation and signage : Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic

Abstract

The Padre Nuestro Trail, located near the coastal community of Bayahíbe on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, was developed in 2007 as part of a USAID-funded program to relocate the community of Villa Padre Nuestro damaged by Hurricane George in 1998. Trail management objectives were established to help guide the trail development and future activities. The overall management objectives of the trail are to: 1) provide a high-quality recreational experience that connects visitors to the park in a safe and enjoyable way, 2) provide environmental education for local and international visitors, and 3) protect the environment, and promote sustainable economic development for guides and local tour businesses.