nspoiled nature runs rampant on Dominica (Dom-i-NEE-ca). Clean rivers lead to isolated waterfalls hidden in the dense foliage of the vast rainforest that covers the rugged inland mountains. Parts of the island are so fertile and wild that scientists consider them a laboratory of 10,000-year-old plant life. It s as close to the Garden of Eden as anyplace on earth; a modern Jurassic Park.
The Union Nature Reserve, 758-450-2078 (Department of Forestry), is adjacent to the nursery of the Union Agricultural and Research Station, where baby trees are nurtured until they re ready to go out into the reforestation world. An Interpretive Center and Mini Zoo are located near the parking lot. Don t underestimate the zoo because of its size or outward appearance. Inside, you re guaranteed a sighting of the redneck pigeon (for which Pigeon Island was named), the Jacquot or St. Lucian parrot (the national bird), the indigenous agouti, boa constrictors, iguanas, and other elusive critters.
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