Heritage is wide ranging in scope, encompassing the natural (living and non-living), cultural and traditional aspects of human existence. Aspects of SVG’s heritage include:

• People
• Boat building, seafaring and other maritime traditions
• Amerindian, African and European contributions and artefacts in particular the petroglyphs (rock art) which is recognised and protected under the World Heritage Convention (http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5749/)
• Architecture and engineering as evidenced from historic buildings (churches, homes), industrial ruins, military facilities and fortifications
• Accounts of rediscovery and resistance
• Biological diversity and genetic resources
• Rivers and waterfalls
• Scenic landscapes
• Beaches and scenic coastlines
• Coral reefs
• Song, music and dance
• Prehistoric habitation, work and ceremonial sites