Grande Colline National Park, National park in southwestern Haiti
Grande Colline National Park is a mountain reserve in southwestern Haiti with five prominent peaks rising above 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). The terrain covers roughly 1,510 hectares of high altitude landscape where steep slopes and dense vegetation dominate the scenery.
The park was officially established in July 2014 following extensive field research by scientists working with Haiti National Trust from 2011 to 2015. This research revealed the critical importance of the area for protecting rare species and natural habitats.
Local communities around the park have deep ties to the land through knowledge passed down over generations about how to live with the environment. People in nearby villages still draw on this understanding in their daily relationship with the mountain landscape.
The terrain demands specialized hiking gear and guidance from experienced professionals, as reaching this mountain area presents serious physical challenges. Visitors should prepare for demanding conditions and arrange support from knowledgeable guides familiar with the area.
The park is home to roughly 20 frog species, 17 reptile species, and nine bird species found nowhere else on Earth. This remarkable concentration of rare animals in one mountain zone draws the attention of scientists worldwide studying how nature protects itself in isolated places.
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