Parrot Reserve, also known as Dalaway Forest Reserve, received its designation as a Wildlife Reserve at the national level in 1991, covering an expansive 5.86 km2. Governed by the Wildlife Protection Act, No. 16 of 1987, the act establishes a framework for Wildlife Reserves and the creation of additional reserves. The St. Vincent Parrot Reserve, spanning 7,596 acres over the central mountain range in St. Vincent, is the largest and most crucial among these, dedicated to safeguarding the endangered St. Vincent Parrot (Amazona guildingii).

Dalaway Reserve, part of the proposed Central Forest Reserve, serves as a vital habitat for the St. Vincent Parrot, with a population estimated at 164 individuals in 2004. Encompassing two major potable water systems that contribute around 45% of the country's water supply, the reserve is essential for both biodiversity and water resource management. This prime habitat is home to thirteen regionally-endemic species and two globally-threatened species. Noteworthy avian residents include the House Wren, Short-tailed Swift, Scaly-naped Pigeon, and Caribbean Elaenia. The reserve also boasts rich non-bird biodiversity, featuring endemic herpetofauna and flora, contributing significantly to the conservation and ecological diversity of this significant area.

Sources:
CBD Strategy & Action Plan - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
BirdLife International