Journal de La Réserve Naturelle Nationale de St.Martin #32

8 The principal goal of the 2018-2027 man- agement plan is the preservation of the is- land’s biodiversity and the various marine ecosystems, on land and along the shores within the nature reserve. In addition to this central goal, nine other long-term ob- jectives —compared to seven in the prior plan— were defined for the protection of our natural heritage. The seven goals of the prior plan were: 1 • Improving awareness about protected sites and species 2 • Managing the impact of mankind on pro- tected sites 3 • Extension of the management of the Ré- serve Naturelle for new sites 4 • Restoration of damaged spaces and spe- cies 5 • Environmental communication and educa- tion 6 • Optimization of means to ensure the qual- ity of all projects 7 • Renforcement of regional integration In keeping with this new methodology, all projects are divided into eight different areas of activity, including: • Surveillance of the island and policing of the en vironment • Awareness and continual follow-up of natural sites • Creation and maintenance of reception facilities • Protection of the natural heritage • Management and support activities • Creation of marketing and teaching materials • Reception and activities services • Participation in research