The Jamaica Ecoregional Planning Project began as part of the Greater Caribbean Ecoregional Assessment(GCERA). Jamaica, the third largest Caribbean island, distinguished by the uniqueness of its biodiversity, with several globally important endemic plants and animals, was selected for in-depth analysis under this project. The Jamaica Ecoregional Plan (JERP), developed in June 2006, outlines the conservation areas and strategies necessary for the survival of Jamaica’s freshwater, marine and terrestrial biodiversity. This first iteration is the culmination of a three year effort involving the collection, analysis and synthesis of available biological and socio-economic data relevant to biodiversity conservation on the island and its waters. The 2006 JERP was led by The Nature Conservancy Jamaica Programme and supported by a multidisciplinary group of local and international scientists, technicians and conservation practitioners.