llThe park extends over approximately 17 hectares. Martissant, the 8th communal section of the city of Port-au-Prince is located immediately south of the capital. "At first we could not believe that a park could be in this area. Access was difficult, and basic infrastructure was lacking. The neighborhood slowly became a zone of lawlessness,” said Christine Audain, Landscape Engineer and Site Manager.
In June 2007, following a proposal by the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation (FOKAL in French), a presidential decree declared the properties of Dun
Parc Naturel de Martissant: a project model to be replicated
A few meters away, on the side of the hillin Martissant, stands a gem: Parc Naturel de Martissant. The area reserved for the park is carefully maintained. This park is planted with native trees, fruit trees, and several species of rare and exceptional trees. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a vast expanse of land covered with large trees and dense green foliage.
Par Le Nouvelliste
30 oct. 2014 | Lecture : 3 min.