Grenada is a Caribbean country known as the Spice Isle for the volume of spices grown in the country. Grenada is part of the West Indies and the southernmost island of the north-south arc of the Lesser Antilles. Grenada is approximately 34km (21 miles) long and 19km (12 miles) wide. Its total area is 348.5 km2 (134.6 sq miles). It is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. The island nation Grenada consists of itself and six other islands with a population of approximately 120,000 people. 

11.8 % of the country is natural forests and no sustainable timber forests exist. All timber is imported from other countries with high import duty. This makes domestic construction expensive and unfortunately, concrete is used as a alternative measure and a more affordable option.