The Cockpit Country, a globally unique landscape located in the northwest region of Jamaica, is home to many endemic plants and animals. It is notably the source of a large percentage of the island's-exploitable water resources. Hugh Dixon, executive director of the Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency, speaks on the potential adverse effects mining would have on endemic species, water resources, historic sites and the livelihood of people who live in the area. (Photo essay by Gladstone Taylor

The importance of the Cockpit Country cannot be overstated. It is rich in biodiversity, having 37 of Jamaica's 60 species of amphibians and reptiles and of the 106 vascular plant species found there, 101 are endemic to the area. The Cockpit Country area is also known globally for its karst limestone, and is responsible for 40 percent of the island’s surface water. We are committed to protecting the integrity of the Cockpit Country. There will be no mining in the area designated as the Cockpit Co

Happening now: Protesters and residents from the Cockpit Country marching in Downtown, Kingston in response to the proposed mining plans for the area, with placard bearing their frustration: "Government stop sell out our future" & "#GoHomeNoranda". #latestnews #Jamaica | CVM Television

Me on my journey to touring Cockpit Country, Trelawny. Read more: https://kareemsquest.com/exploring-the-enigmatic-cockpit-country/ Vehicle: BAIC Model: BJ40 Engine: 2.0 Litre Torque: 320 Nm Power: 218 hp Transmission: 4WD Fuel Tank Capacity: 75L Price Jetcon Corporation #KareemsQuest #reels #offroad #trelawny | Kareem's Quest