Act for the biodiversity

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Balata Garden is dedicated daily to the preservation of Martinique's biodiversity and to sharing knowledge.

Through its involvement with SOS Faune Sauvage Antilles-Guyane, a member of IUCN, the garden is part of an international network dedicated to the protection of flora and fauna.

This involvement supports its efforts in species conservation, public awareness, and contributing to conservation projects.

Fleur rose vif avec de longues pétales incurvées et des gouttes d'eau sur un fond vert flou.

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botanical

The most important collection of tropical flowers in Guadeloupe, including some of the rarest or most endangered!

Discover our species

Intérieur maison créole jardin de Balata

The house

Creole

Open to the garden, this traditional house transports its visitors. Stepping onto its period tiles, admiring its tiled roof from the Trois Îlets pottery, and taking the time to admire the garden from this spacious terrace – that's also part of discovering Balata.

La maison créole

The conservation efforts carried out in the Garden

Protection by theeducation

Through school trips and year-round activities for children and adults, we are dedicated to showcasing the richness of local flora and fauna and raising awareness about their conservation.

Colibri qui butine une rose de porcelaine dans le jardin de Balata

Programs for conservation

From rare endemic tropical plants to tropical birds, the garden is a key player in local biodiversity conservation.

Partner of SOS Wildlife Antilles-Guyana

Through SOS Wildlife Antilles-Guyana, an active member of IUCN, Valombreuse Garden collaborates with a global network of organizations to protect wildlife and plants.