Strengthening Rural Development Planning in Rodrigues through Land Suitability Maps and Natural Resource Information Systems - TCP/MAR/3701
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Deforestation, soil erosion, water scarcity, a growing population and an increase in tourism have negatively impacted the natural resource base of Rodrigues Island, an autonomous region of Mauritius Because of this damage, croplands only cover between two and five percent of the island, and pasturelands cover about six percent, which means that yields are low and variable Despite its low level of production, the agriculture sector in Rodrigues is extremely important for the economy In fact, all of the island’s key exports are agricultural or fisheries products, such as cattle, poultry, goats, octopus, honey, chili peppers, red beans and lime In addition to generating revenue through exports, the Rodrigues Regional Assembly ( has highlighted the fact that the agriculture sector holds great potential to be productive enough to feed both residents and visitors of the island and to create employment opportunities for youth.