At home

Native (local) species have not developed the ability to defend themselves against our pets, which they see as new predators introduced to the island by man. It is therefore advisable to adopt a few precautions to limit their impact on local fauna.

• To avoid nocturnal predation, we strongly advise you to bring your pets indoors at dusk;
• Feed your pets indoors to avoid involuntary feeding (wild fauna or stray cats that have not been sterilized); 
• Walk your pets on a leash when out and about, and respect the regulations governing natural areas (beaches, Marine Park);
• Identify your pet: before the age of 4 months for dogs and 7 months for cats. This obligation also applies to all specimens born after January 1, 2012.
• A permit is required to import animals other than dogs and cats;
• All cats must be sterilized to enter Saint-Barthélemy from January 1, 2022 (Art. 32-1 of the Saint-Barthélemy Environment Code).

As part of the campaign to sterilize stray cats, traps are made available to private individuals free of charge. Once a stray cat has been caught, any vet on the island can sterilize it free of charge. This gesture is entirely paid for by the Collectivité de Saint Barthélemy.

On the island, waste management is handled by Paprec on the Public waste management site. Daily waste is sorted into two garbage cans: organic waste, paper and cardboard in the black bag garbage can, and glass and cans in the transparent bag. For all other waste, contact the waste disposal site directly.

We strongly advise against feeding wildlife. Feeding must be reserved exclusively for pets identified in your name. 
Some wild animals are exogenous (imported by man to the island), such as tortoises, goats, stray cats, hens and roosters. Feeding them contributes to their proliferation, which in turn damages the local flora and fauna. Of course, only fenced-in goats and hens should be fed.

Local wildlife, such as birds and reptiles, is largely protected. Feeding them is strictly forbidden. Feeding can lead to disease or deficiency. They may also lose the habit of feeding themselves, making them more vulnerable to predators (cats and dogs in particular).

You should also remember to place your pets' food indoors to prevent accidental feeding by wildlife.

Saint-Barthélemy's flora is part of the island's natural heritage. Intimately linked to the fauna, to which it provides shelter and food for many species, it is important to favor it over species from elsewhere.

• A garden for birds: to attract birds to your garden, plant flowerbeds, hedges, trees or shrubs, preferably of local origin. Promoting native flora provides them with a source of food, invites them to return to your garden and also offers them nesting sites.
• A sanctuary for iguanas: To preserve this emblematic and endangered animal on the island within your green spaces, choose to promote the native plants found there, to provide it with food and shelter.