The island comprises 13.57 acres. It is a "managed habitat" area.
The island has a short hiking trail, maintained with the help of Island
Resources Foundation (IRF), an international non-governmental organization
(NGO). IRF subcontracts caretaking responsibilities to a local organization,
The Jost van Dykes Preservation Society (JVDPS), which sponsors regular visits
from Little Harbour on Jost van Dykes to maintain the trail, do frequent bird
counts and remove trash.
The rocks on the island have a greenish colour from copper ore deposits. The
island also contains a small salt pond in its centre.
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