The rebirth of Redonda
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by Gemma Handy
Something magical is afoot on the nation’s lesser known third island of Redonda. Once a desolate expanse of rock, this tiny mile-long islet is today a burgeoning eco haven, teeming with fresh new life and vegetation several feet high.
Redonda may lack the glorious scenery and white sand beaches that put its sisters on the map, but this volcanic hulk is said to be one of the most ecologically valuable landscapes in the region.
And now its status as prized habitat for seabirds and critically endangered reptiles is set to be cemented into law. The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) has received approval from Cabinet to begin the process of designating Redonda and its surrounding seas as a protected area.