Bengal is located at Rio Bueno, Dry Harbour Mountain. The site which is within a dry limestone forest is located within the Rio Bueno White River Watershed Management Unit. In 2007 several assessments, inclusive of ecological assessments were conductedin support of an initiative to develop a conservation vision for the Puerto Bueno Mountain and establish a St. Ann Coastal Forest Protected Area (St. Ann CFPAP). Some of the findings from these assessments were as follows:

1. The site is one of the best remaining examples of dry limestone forest on the North Coast.

2. The site has high flora and fauna endemism.

3. Conservation of the site will make a significant contribution to the conservation of biodiversity.

4. Historical Importance - the forest is believed to be in virtually the same condition as it was when Columbus sailed into the nearby harbour in 1494

5. Geological Importance - the area is characterized by raised fossil reefs, wave-cut limestone terraces, dramatic limestone cliffs and caves; there are also numerous examples of fossilized corals, snails and other marine creatures.

6. Research and Field Education Site- the site has been used by students and scientists including those based at or visiting the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory.

The Agency also conducted independent assessments of the area in April and June 2010 with the primary aim of ground-truthing the findings from the abovementioned assessments. The results of the verification exercise conducted by the Agencyconfirmed some of the findings presented in earlier studies.