Victory at Pear Tree Bottom

Islanders coalesce to protect Pear Tree Bottom.

Pear Tree Bottom in Runaway Bay, Jamaica is a haven for local residents, a habitat for coral, and the north coast’s last wetland. It’s also a target for international hotel developers. After joining the battle to protect the land, Marie Dixon Frisch says the political, legal and emotional conflicts were well worth the effort.

Audio: Letter from Jamaica | Listen to or download the mp3 file (4.4MB)

Pear Tree Bottom in Runaway Bay, Jamaica is a haven for local residents, a habitat for coral, and the north coast’s last wetland. It’s also a target for international hotel developers. After joining the battle to protect the land, Marie Dixon Frisch says the political, legal and emotional conflicts were well worth the effort.

Audio: Letter from Jamaica | Listen to or download the mp3 file (4.4MB)