Photo courtesy of Simon Ellis
Yela Valley contains the largest stand of Terminalia carolinensis (locally known as “Ka”) trees remaining in the world. To promote ecotourism in the area, Seacology is funding construction of a visitors center and a 265-foot boardwalk across the swamp, and clearing of key waterways to allow impact-free access to the forest area by boat in exchange for the establishment of the 87-acre area as a no-take reserve in perpetuity.
