Voluntary Report - public distribution

**Date:** 7/15/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** C14007

C14007

**Caribbean Basin**

**Market Development Reports**

**Nursery Market Report**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Margie Bauer, Director

Miami ATO

**Prepared by:**

Joanna Apergis, Agricultural Marketing Specialist

**Report Highlights:**

Meeting the demands of development, maintenance and household decor is a
challenge for local growers in most Caribbean countries. As a result,
caribbean nurseries, landscaping companies and developers have turned to
imports from the United States to supplement locally grown products. In
2003 U.S. exports of nursery products destined for the Caribbean totaled
\$4.4 million and are projected to rise; sales in the first three months
of 2004 show a 40% increase over the same period in 2003.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

Miami \[C11\]

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**SECTION 1: MARKET SUMMARY**

One element essential to any thriving tourism industry is a picturesque
landscape. Recognizing this, Caribbean countries give their lush,
tropical environment top priority. However, attempting to meet the
demands of development, maintenance and household decor can prove
challenging at times for local growers. This explains why Caribbean
nurseries, landscaping companies and developers have turned to imports
from the United States to supplement locally grown products.

A.  **Market Size**

In 2003, U.S. exports of nursery products destined for the Caribbean
totaled \$4.4 million and are projected to increase; sales in the first
three months of 2004 show a 40% increase over the same period in 2003.
On average, we estimate that the U.S. market share of nursery products
in the Caribbean is 85%, ranging between 12 percent in Grenada to 99
percent in the Bahamas.

With over 60% share of the total U.S. nursery product export to the
Caribbean, the Bahamas is by far the largest market in the Caribbean for
American, and more specifically, Florida nursery exporters. This report
covers all of the Caribbean islands including Bermuda and excluding
Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Please consult our office in
the Dominican Republic for information on these countries (see Section
VIII). Other major Caribbean importers of nursery products include Turks
and Caicos, the Cayman Islands, the Leeward-Windward Islands (Anguilla,
Antigua-Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat
and St. Christopher-Nevis), Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao
and Bonaire, St. Maarten) (see figure 1). Although diverse, the relative
percentages of market share have not changed significantly over the past
10 years.

Live plants with roots, cuttings and slips, shrubs, trees, bulbs and
tubers are respectively the most imported nursery products in the
Caribbean. In most islands live plants comprise the majority of nursery
imports. However, in Trinidad and Tobago import is generally reserved
for bulbs and tubers. Trees and shrubs are less often replaced yet
remain strong imports because of their immediate availability from the
larger U.S. agricultural supply (see figure 2). Cut flowers are excluded
from this report because although the majority is shipped through the
United States, most originate from other countries.

**B. Contributing Factors**

Clearly all of the countries in this region have a tropical climate
favorable to the year-round cultivation of trees and plants; yet several
factors contribute to the variation in nursery markets amongst the
Caribbean islands. Aspects of demand, local production, trends, and
government influence all affect the Caribbean's import of nursery
products. Although the Caribbean market is for the most part consistent,
any individual country of interest should be explored for effective
market entry.

One important factor, overall demand, differs according to the level of
tourism-related land development and size of each island. Development
and renovation can

be lucrative for U.S. exporters. For example, the increase in annual
spending on nursery products for golf courses can run well over five
times the average annual spending. Commercial developments like hotels,
resorts, golf courses and casinos are nursery product consumers that are
dependant on tourism. When nursery products are necessary for the
completion of development or during renovation, and the local
environment is unable to provide sufficient supplies, imports from the
United States are essential. This confirms that the role of even one
major hotel on an island can lead to a rather sharp change in U.S.
exports of nursery products.

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Other consumers of nursery products in the Caribbean include homes and
government properties. Another major impact on demand arises from the
scores of retiring American baby-boomers becoming permanent or at least
seasonal residents of Caribbean countries. Affluent expatriates and
returning Caribbean-Americans are building new lavish homes on the hills
overlooking the ocean. The beautification of home gardens and housing
complexes requires installation and maintenance, though on a smaller
scale than hotel developments and renovations. Additionally, the

governments of Caribbean countries also play a role in nursery product
demand as they are also seeking landscaping for government owned
properties such as airports, government offices, and schools, based on
need and available funding.

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## 

Nursery product export to the Caribbean is blossoming again after the
downturn experienced as a result of the events of September 11^th^,
2001. Due to the close link between tourism and development and
landscaping, a drop in one industry results in a drop in the other. U.S.
export data shows that exports were continuing on a high level of almost
\$10 million in 2001, but when the terrorist attacks and the subsequent
decrease in tourism occurred, the results were drastic, as revealed in
trade statistics the following year. U.S. Census data show a decrease of
nearly 58 percent for the total nursery product exports to the Caribbean
in 2002. However, a 27 percent increase in 2003 shows a turnaround in
U.S. export of nursery products. Even better news for U.S. nurseries,
this trend is expected to continue, as early results for 2004 show
another increase in export from 40 to 65 percent. Please also note that
a sharp rise and fall in the line graph of 2001 exports to Barbados is
mainly due to the now completed renovations at the local Sandy Lane
Resort (see ![](media/image6.png){width="7.083464566929134in"
height="4.767322834645669in"}![](media/image7.png){width="5.38267716535433in"
height="0.9818897637795275in"}figure 3).

## 

The local government officials responsible for agriculture or the
environment have jurisdiction over nursery imports to the islands of the
Caribbean. While restrictions on import vary from country to country,
the governments as a general rule accept phytosanitary certification
from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and
other widely accepted forms of documentation in more specific cases.
Where requirements ban the import of specific species or plants with
soil, officials can confiscate them and either destroy or return the
shipment. Plants found with pests or diseases and those without the
necessary documentation required for the import permit, will also be
confiscated.

Some importers find the requirements very obscure and the permits issued
by the local government difficult to obtain. With the shipment comes a
true test for importers, whether the certification meets the permit's
demands. Although restrictions are well founded, many importers still
prefer the quality and type of plants and trees from Florida and are
eager for an end to the recent stringent regulations on plants from the
state. Officials from many Caribbean countries are working with the
Florida Department of Agriculture to ensure that nursery products
exported from Florida will be assessed for certification according to
mutually agreed upon standards.

  -------------------------------- --------------------------------------
  **Advantages**                   **Challenges**

  For neighboring countries like   Many Caribbean importers already have
  the Bahamas, export-shipping     established U.S. nursery export
  containers are established, sent relationships.
  frequently and easily adapted    
  for nursery products.            

  The tropical climate of the      Some Caribbean countries have strict
  Southern United States,          guidelines to protect against pests
  especially south Florida, is     and diseases (ex. pink hibiscus mealy
  comparable to the climate in     bug), which can mean that more
  Caribbean countries, making for  attention must be paid to products
  easier transplant into recipient destined for these countries.
  land.                            

  The almost limitless supply of   Many Caribbean nurseries will import
  U.S. nursery products is of      plants, seeds and cuttings, then
  great value to islands with few  reproduce them when sufficient land
  local resources.                 and resources make it more cost
                                   effective to do so.

  Caribbean importers of nursery   Other countries are supplying
  products prefer the quality of   Caribbean importers with certain
  service and product from the     products that they cannot import from
  United States.                   the United States because of local
                                   restrictions.
  -------------------------------- --------------------------------------

# 

# SECTION II: ROAD MAP FOR MARKET ENTRY

**[Market Structure]{.underline}**

The market for nursery products can flow through several paths in the
import sequence. A primary path is through local nurseries, which have
the largest quantity of imports. Commercial property managers can either
import directly, source through the nursery or contract a landscaping
company that will then turn to the nursery for them. Individual
landscaping companies usually acquire their imports through local
nurseries. In addition, homeowners also go to either a local nursery
directly or hire landscaping companies.

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A. Nurseries

## Entry Strategy

For most nurseries, imported products are obtained from brokers in the
South Florida region. This makes sourcing their daily nursery products
and new plant species easier and more efficient. In cases where they
have found nurseries with plant types that are in constant demand, such
as palm trees, they will typically import direct from the source.

Most nursery owners and managers have attended past Florida Nurserymen
and Growers Association's (FNGA) Tropical Plant Industry Exhibitions
(TPIE) typically on the third week of January in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. Importers prefer to make nursery contacts at the shows or by
word of mouth, and will follow-up with a visit to their nursery in the
United States mainly Homestead, Florida. Bermuda is the exception;
northeastern nurseries are sometimes preferred for reasons of similar
climate and lower freight charges.

Typically, the most often imported products to local nurseries are live
plants. Requests for nursery products are usually made from past
preference or by simply seeing a product pictured in a magazine. The
average homeowner in the islands that can afford to landscape is
interested in plants of all types including trees, bushes and flowering
plants like orchids. In the Cayman Islands homeowners buy mostly
perennials, some trees and shrubs, seed and bulbs. Landscaping companies
there are generally purchasing trees, shrubs, and perennials.

The total import of trees and shrubs will increase dramatically
depending on the status of new developments. When a resort or golf
course is near completion, the developer, hotel chain regional office or
local nursery will order the trees and shrubs. When a homeowner or
commercial property manager approaches the nursery with a request for a
new non-local product, the nursery will proceed to their broker in the
United States to determine availability of the product and the price.
They will also consult a plant sourcing guide or plant "locator" booklet
to search for a particular species and contact exporters accordingly.
Sourcing new varieties is very important for importers since islands are
only so large and holding a wider assortment of products gives them an
advantage over the competition.

The client base for nurseries can vary between a mix of homeowners,
landscaping companies and commercial properties. Local nurseries usually
offer their own landscaping services. Some actually say that their
landscaping business is their other chief profitable interest. Nurseries
in Bermuda are split between those serving homeowners and commercial
properties.

U.S. exporters must keep in mind that importers must first apply for an
import permit. Then, based on general restrictions or on a case-by-case
basis, the authority will make a decision on issuance of the permit.
Plant health regulations vary from country to country and are available
through the local government or from the USDA's Animal Plant Health
Inspection Service's website at
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/pim/exports/.

Most nursery products including trees and shrubs, are shipped to
Caribbean importers via sea. For example, shipping companies offer
weekly service to the main port in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. For
large plants and trees, shipping companies will use large open-top or
flat racks. Shipping service from Florida nurseries is generally offered
from either Port Everglades or Miami. Air shipments are used for small
plants, cut flowers and seeds. Nurseries in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
fly products from Georgia because the commercial carrier will fly
non-stop and it generally has more available space in the cargo area of
the passenger planes. Otherwise, cargo space in a flight arriving from
Fort Lauderdale or Miami is sometimes over-booked, or the flight might
include a transfer to another plane in Puerto Rico. Delays in shipment
are serious but still not a frequent or major problem.

Some nurseries have had quality issues in which the landed product is
reportedly of inferior quality to what was originally ordered. Because
of the difficulties associated with returning these types of products,
local nurseries often get "stuck" with the product in these cases.
However, it is important to note that these cases are quite rare.
Nonetheless, when they do occur, word of disappointed customers
generally travels quickly around the country and to nursery businesses
in neighboring islands as well.

Planting the seed for export to Caribbean islands can be a demanding yet
rewarding venture for U.S. exporters of nursery products. Recognizing
the special needs of the region, just as with any export scenario, will
help make the process smoother and more lucrative.

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##### B. Hotels and Golf Courses

**[Entry Strategy]{.underline}**

Although contact made at trade shows is the preferred method of
introducing nursery products for export, knowledge of the recent
development patterns on the islands can give both new and experienced
U.S. exporters a better idea of the size of market and a head start on
the best contacts. New developments and refurbishments are listed in the
Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) Construction Report, updated
quarterly. For membership and details, visit their website at
www.caribbeanhotels.org.

Golf courses, resorts and hotels are by far the largest consumers of
U.S. nursery product exports to the Caribbean. These properties have
various purchasing arrangements, sometimes through American-based
offices. In most chain hotels, the main office's purchasing arrangement
is to accept the U.S. nursery as a vendor and then allow the hotel to
place orders directly from the islands. Otherwise the order is sent to
the U.S. office, and they will in turn purchase from the vendor. Still,
many chain hotels take the most common route, of purchasing through
local nurseries.

Nursery products commonly imported for golf courses mainly consist of
shrubs, and grass where possible; depending on the stage of development
and maintenance they will also import trees. Hotels import flowering
indoor and outdoor plants more frequently and a reduced amount of grass
over time.

Hotel and golf course management will sometimes supplement local
purchases by importing directly from U.S. exporters. Though most often
they source orders from local nurseries, they sometimes have difficulty
in filling some larger orders. In Turks and Caicos, it has primarily
been the nurseries that do the direct import to supply these properties.
A key indicator is supply of local nurseries versus size of
developments.

On islands with smaller nurseries and less managed agriculture, a large
hotel or resort will usually import directly. However, when ample
products are available through nursery sourcing, hotels and golf courses
will usually rely on them instead. Usually hotel and resort general
managers or engineering managers will shop around all of the local
nurseries for exactly what they need or for the best price.

Major resort developments and golf courses in Nassau, Bahamas are
importing directly when local nurseries cannot supply their needs.
Several hotels and resorts said they would be interested in forming
direct import relationships with Florida exporters, but have not made
the transition yet. Contacting the manager of the hotel or golf course
grounds or general manager before going through the nursery would allow
a U.S. exporter to identify those interested in importing directly. For
those interested, most would still prefer to go through a broker in the
United States. If a large order is to be placed, they are more likely to
put it through one nursery. In Grand Cayman, hotels will purchase more
flowers and plants in December when tourist season arrives at its peak
and hurricane season ends in order to maximize their maintenance
schedule.

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  **Proposed Construction and            
  Development Through 2006**             

  *Country*                              *Number of Developments*

  Anguilla                               1

  Antigua & Barbuda                      1

  Aruba                                  3

  Bahamas                                6

  Barbados                               10

  British Virgin Islands                 3

  Cayman Islands                         3

  Curacao                                6

  Dominica                               2

  Grenada                                3

  St. Kitts                              4

  St. Lucia                              7

  Trinidad and Tobago                    3

  Turks and Caicos                       5
  -------------------------------------- --------------------------------

\* Caribbean Hotel Association, Construction and Modernization Report,
January/February 2004

# C. Landscaping Companies

**[Entry Strategy]{.underline}**

The best choice for approaching this market is through the local
nurseries. When talking to nurseries, ask what nursery products local
landscapers are requesting. Searching among the nurseries for
competitive prices on the island is about the only choice an individual
landscaper has in this region. Contact with Caribbean landscape company
owners or managers is an option for further inquiry, if necessary.

Landscaping companies are usually small operations with predominantly
homeowners as clients. The local nurseries can easily meet the
landscaping company's periodic need for ornamental plants, which means
they rarely buy direct from U.S. exporters. Nurseries usually meet their
demand, and in the end the overall benefits of purchasing nursery
products through another business will far outweigh the higher cost,
time and effort of direct import. Most do not attend nursery trade
shows.

**[Sub-Sector Profile]{.underline}**

## Housing Development and Property Management Companies

The best option for introducing your product to housing development and
property management companies is through the local nurseries. Local
businesses that work in property development and property management
companies are listed with local chambers of commerce or through the CHA
Construction and Modernization Report. Direct contact with developers
could potentially become a fruitful connection.

One noted difficulty for these local businesses is that too few local
landscaping companies or nurseries result in a lack of competition or
choice in product and/or service. Most property management companies are
located on the individual Caribbean islands, whereas larger-scale
development companies are more often found overseas, in the United
States and other countries.

# D. Supermarkets

**[Entry Strategy]{.underline}**

Brokers or wholesalers are still the preferred method of sourcing for
supermarkets in the Caribbean. Contact the produce or floral department
manager of the largest supermarkets on each island. They are typically
looking for cut flowers, Christmas trees and small plants. Most
supermarkets limit their plants, if they even import them directly,
because importing plants in soil is difficult or not allowed in some
cases. Cut flowers face no restrictions in most Caribbean countries.

More high-end supermarkets in the Caribbean found in countries like
Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands are expanding
their floral and ornamental plant sections. Although nurseries are still
the main importers of Christmas trees in the holiday season, a large
number of these supermarkets serve as an outlet. Some will also purchase
small plants through local nurseries as well.

# SECTION III: COMPETITION

Imports from South America, Canada and other competing countries also
take place, but together they account for only about 15 percent of the
Caribbean market. Sourcing nursery products from Jamaica is on the rise.
Some imports are sourced from Cuba and Haiti. However, the quality of
both product and service is not quite up to par with U.S. standards.
Freight charges are also higher from Haiti and other less frequently
traveled ports.

Seeds from New Zealand are preferred for the nursery's own use. The
seeds are distinctively packaged in vacuum-sealed containers and are
marketed as specifically modified to grow in the Caribbean. Word of
mouth and experience seem to be the reason why, Caribbean-wide, the
import of seeds from New Zealand has caught on.

Christmas trees are a large import item in Bermuda as well as in other
islands. Bermuda has been importing mostly Canadian spruces for many
years, but has become more interested in sourcing these trees,
specifically Frazier Furs, from the northeastern United States.
Recently, most Caribbean countries have switched to sourcing poinsettias
from Holland and Denmark due to plant health restrictions on plants from
Florida.

Some nurseries in Turks and Caicos import trees from the nearby
Dominican Republic. Otherwise, the closer proximity to other countries
like Cuba and Jamaica have not had a great impact on the import of most
nursery products because the quality of U.S. products is still
preferred. Trinidad and Tobago is also in close proximity to Colombia,
and sourcing certain products from there often allows Trinbagonian
companies greater efficiencies in terms of both cost and time. The
Netherlands Antilles and several other islands import some bulbs and
tubers, but mostly cut flowers from the Netherlands.

For consumers, the country of origin usually does not matter.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **Product**                         **Competitor**

  Bulbs and Tubers                    Netherlands

  Cut Flowers                         Netherlands and other non-U.S.
                                      sources

  Douglas Fir and Other Spruces       Canada

  Palm and other Trees                Dominican Republic

  Poinsettias                         Holland and Denmark

  Seeds                               New Zealand
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

######## Section IV: Best Product Prospects

**A. Products present in the market, which have good sales potential**

Palm trees

Flowering plants & bushes

Seeds (specifically grown for the Caribbean)

Bulbs and Tubers (Trinidad & Tobago)

Roses -- Live Plants (Bermuda)

Christmas trees- Frazier Fur (Bermuda)

Nurseries and their clientele look for and are always interested in new
plant varieties. Seeds made to grow in special Caribbean climates are in
demand. For Trinidad, a country less dependent on the import of nursery
products, the import is primarily of bulbs and tubers, from the United
States and other non-U.S. sources.

**Products not present in significant quantities but which have a good
sales potential**

Orchids, in general, are in high demand, and interest is growing.
However, local governments are requiring more stringent export
certification. The result is that some orchid exporters are refusing to
go through the increased workload to process the plants for export and
are avoiding requests from importers. In addition, the increased
paperwork results in higher prices, which can be considered too high by
end consumers.

#### Products Not Present Because They Face Significant Barriers

Citrus trees from the United States (especially Florida) have severe
restrictions based on threats from plant pests and diseases that can
threaten production in Caribbean islands. However, in an effort to
produce fair and effective standards and guidelines, the Florida
Department of Agriculture as well as other U.S. government entities are
working closely with the concerns and requests of Caribbean officials.

Section V: Export Requirements

Each Caribbean country has different requirements for nursery products
that are exported to them from the United States. Typically you will
need an export certificate from APHIS and may also need a plant import
permit as specified by the country of import. The sites below provide
the regulations for each country. However, we encourage you to talk with
your importer to find out how the regulations are actually implemented.

Division of Plant Industry

www.doacs.state.fl.us Tel.: 352-372-3505 Fax: 352-955-2301

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Nursery stock inspection provides the basis for certification of plants
for export in the foreign marketplace. Select *Plant Industry* Division,
then click on *All Permits for Plants and Pests* on left.

Phytosanitary Issues Management

www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/pim Tel.: 305-526-2825 Fax: 305-871-4205

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA

If you are exporting regulated plants and plant products, the USDA
requires that you possess a valid USDA General Permit, and for live
plants importers must also obtain phytosanitary permits from the
destination country. Click on *Export Services* for details.

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

www.cites.org Tel.: 011-4122-9178139 Fax:4122-7973417

If you are exporting protected plants, check requirements with
www.cites.org. CITES requires that all species covered by the Convention
must be authorized through a licensing system.

Export Certification Project (EXCERPT)

http://ceris.purdue.edu Tel.: 765-494-4967 Fax: 765-494-9727

Purdue University, Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information
Systems (CERIS)

The USDA and uses the information in EXCERPT when certifying plant
products for export (phytosanitary certification). Each foreign
country's permit and certification requirements are listed, along with
forms and contact information. Although this information can be obtained
through inquiries to APHIS, access to this database is available by
subscription only. Select *Export Certification Project*.

###### SECTION VI: Trade Shows

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## SECTION VII: Selected Transportation and Shipping Lines

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######### Section VIII: Post Contacts

**A. For more information and an importer list, please contact:**

# Caribbean Basin Agricultural Trade Office

Foreign Agricultural Service

United States Department of Agriculture

909 SE 1st Ave, suite 720

Miami, Florida 33131

Phone: (305) 536-5300

Fax: (305) 536-7577

Email: cbato@cbato.net

##### Margie Bauer, Director

####### Email: cbato@cbato.net

Omar González, Deputy Director

####### Email: omar@cbato.net

Graciela Juelle, Marketing Specialist

Email: cbato@cbato.net

Please visit our website for promotional activities, trade statistics
and more reports on the retail and food service sectors and on food
import regulations for several Caribbean islands.

http://www.cbato.fas.usda.gov

# Dominican Republic Agricultural Affairs Office

Foreign Agricultural Service

United States Department of Agriculture

Ave. Pedro Henriquez Urena #133 4to. Pi\
Edificio Reyna I (COMSER) La Esperilla\
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

David Salmon, Agricultural Attache

# Phone: 809-227-0112

Fax: 809-732-9454

Email: agsantodomingo@usda.gov

http://www.usemb.gov.do/FAS/fasindex.htm

Basic country information may be found in the **Central Intelligence
Agency's** World Fact Book under the country of interest.

**http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook**

# Department of Commerce

U.S. Commercial Service

Information on marketing U.S. products and services is in the Country
Commercial Guide for most Caribbean countries.

**http://www.export.gov**

Click on *Market Research* link, then select *Country & Industry Market
Reports*.

## Department of State

Bureau of Consular Affairs

Links to United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide

## http://travel.state.gov/links.html

## Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA

BICO Reports

Provides bulk, intermediate, and consumer-oriented agricultural product
data per calendar or fiscal year.

**http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/bico/bico_frm.asp**

## APHIS

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA

Miami, Florida

Phone: 305-526-2825

Fax: 305-871-4205

**http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/pim/exports/**

**B. Other sources of Information on the Caribbean nursery market:**

CARICOM

Caribbean Community Common Market

P.O. Box 10827

Georgetown, Guyana

Phone: 592-226-9280

Fax: 592-226-7816

Home Page: www.caricom.org

**Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA)**

Head Office\
P.O. Box\
Phone: 305-443-3040\
Fax: 305-443-3005\
Home Page: http://www.caribbeanhotels.org

*See bottom of the homepage for a listing of individual hotel
associations.*

The **CHA Construction Report** includes information on current and
future development construction in the Caribbean including official
contacts for each posting. To obtain a construction report you must be a
registered member of CHA.

*Click on Publications, then on Construction and Modernization Report
for a sample.*

## CITES

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

CITES Secretariat\
International Environment House\
Chemin des Anémones\
CH-1219 Châtelaine, Geneva\
Switzerland

Phone: 011-4122-917-8139

Fax: 011-4122-797-3417

## Home Page: http://www.cites.org 

## Florida Department of Agriculture

Division of Plant Industry

PO Box 147100

Gainesville, FL 32614-7100

Phone: 888-397-1517, 305-252-4362

Fax: 305-819-5361

Home Page: http://doacs.state.fl.us/pi/

## University of Florida

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Miami-Dade County - South

18710 SW 288th St, Homestead, FL 33030

Phone: 305-248-3311

Fax: 305-246-2932

Home Page: http://www.ifas.ufl.edu