Audubon Society of Haiti
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| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Philippe Bayard Jacky Lumarque Florence Sergile |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Focus | Conservation |
| Location | |
Region served | Haiti |
| Method | Scientific research Education Outreach Partnerships |
| Revenue | Donations |
| Website | audubonhaiti.org |
The Audubon Society of Haiti is a non-governmental, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Haiti’s biodiversity and natural ecosystems . Through the organization’s strides toward conservation of the environment, they are also working towards improving the quality of life for the Haitian people.[1] Their activities include scientific research, education, outreach, and establishing local and international partnerships. The organization was founded in July 2003 by Philippe Bayard, Jacky Lumarque and Florence Sergile.[2] It was named in honor of John James Audubon, an ornithologist, naturalist and native of Les Cayes,[3] who painted, cataloged, and described birds of North America in the famous elephant folio book Birds of America.