A
MESSAGE TO OUR GUESTS
Dear Friends,
Your visit has
contributed to the conservation of the Baia area; its rivers, rainforest, mangroves and coral reefs.
Prior to the
development of the lodge, logging was the main source of
income in the surrounding areas of Baia Village and the threat
of a large scale logging operation would eventually make its
way into the immediate area of Baia.
Baia Village and
surrounding communities are apposing the destructive large
scale logging that threatens their forests, rivers and their
customary lifestyle. They do want development but are opting for income generating
activities that are truly sustainable and will generate
benefits for the generations to come without destroying or
depleting their natural resources.
Hence, Baia Wilderness Lodge was developed as a
partnership between the people of Baia and Liamo Reef Resort.
The construction of
the lodge began in the early part of 2004 by a locally owned
family business in Kimbe, whom also own the Liamo Reef Resort.
The father, Hans Reimann and mother Catherine, have
been in PNG for over 40 years and have 3 sons and a daughter.
The eldest son Riccard, educated in Australia,
developed a strong friendship with the people of Baia Village
and set out to assist the community by establishing a venture
in tourism that would help rebuild the basic infrastructure
and services back
into the community. Riccard,
an extremely keen sports fisherman, decided the unique area of
Baia would be the perfect location for both fresh and
bluewater Sports fishing.
This community
project, as an alternative to logging, has supported the local
communities and strengthened their sustainable management and
conservation efforts. Baia
Wilderness Lodge has helped the Baia Communities to achieve
this goal.
From the management of
Liamo Reef Resort and the people of Baia Village, we thank you
again and wish you a pleasant and memorable holiday.
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