Castle Point Woodland Management Program Wins Energy Globe Award

    HAMILTON, BERMUDA, July 01, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Castle Point Woodlands Management Project, developed and implemented by OBMI, won the National ENERGY GLOBE Award Bermuda 2018. The Bermuda winning project involved transforming the landscape of the beautiful private residence and conservation site of Castle Point, with a natural restoration solution for the overall landscape. The restoration plan involved coordinating the removal and replacement of invasive trees with hardy and appropriate native and endemic species. It implicated a high-density planting matrix, custom-designed for the site to ensure the woodlands establish themselves quickly.

The result of the implementation of the plan was the creation of a native ecosystem that supports the long-term maintenance of the island's natural appearance, while at the same time providing 100 coastline nesting sites for Bermuda's beloved Long-tail bird. The site is a robust, salt-tolerant environment contributing sufficient light and shade to increase the biodiversity for both local and migratory wildlife species. The new landscape provides spectacular views for both Castle Point's residents and visitors alike, seamlessly incorporating an authentic Bermuda style.

"As a professional practice OBMI has built on the experience of Castle Point exploring other varieties and mixtures of native and endemic plants to suit the many unique, micro climates found around the island," states Jennifer Davidson, CMLI, OBMI Landscape Architect. "This model could equally be used in other public or tourism projects around the world, and we are excited to have the opportunity to share our work through this international platform."

The Energy Globe Award is comprised of more than 182 participating countries and over 2,000 project submissions, it being one of the world's most prestigious environmental prizes. It distinguishes projects at a regional, national, and global level, that conserve resources such as energy or utilize renewable or emission-free sources. The aim of the Energy Globe is to raise global attention on sustainable environmental solutions and motivate people to become active in the energy sustainability area.

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OBMI is a firm of masters of vernacular architecture, with a deep expertise designing for the world's most storied destinations. With a local team in Bermuda, responsible for projects such as the new L.F. Wade Airport, Horseshoe Bay Transportation Hub, and many private residences of varying sizes and complexities, they are extremely proud of their sustainable design projects and in being the first ever recipients of the National ENERGY GLOBE Award in Bermuda. For more information please feel free to reach out.

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