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In the midst of the rolling hills, Belize’s mountainous region, bi-national river system, and rich cultural heritage is found FCD actively engaged to conserve some of Belize’s most impressive wonders. Co-managing the largest terrestrial protected area in Belize, namely the Chiquibul National Park and the largest cave system in Central America, the Chiquibul Cave System, is a major responsibility for all of us that comprise FCD. It is also a privilege for us to operate in the Chiquibul Forest which forms part of the largest contiguous block of tropical forest north of the Amazon. Bayar Pajak Kendaraan Online Jatim coconara shisha charcoal
Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) is a non-profit organization committed to preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of Belize. FCD’s various programs, including environmental education, enforcement and patrols, community outreach, and research and monitoring, work together to achieve this goal.
FCD offers a variety of programs and services in six sustainability areas: education, forestry, watershed management, agricultural development, tourism development and waste management.
Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) understands the significance of captivating their audience from the first sentence. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest updates on our conservation efforts. From the protection of endangered species to the preservation of natural habitats, FCD is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve. Keep reading to learn more about our ongoing projects and how you can get involved.
INTRODUCTION The Scarlet Macaw is the most widely distributed (Mexico to Brazil) of the 17 existing macaw species (Wiedenfeld 1994). Two subspecies have been identified, Ara macao cyanoptera (ranges from southern Mexico to southeast Nicaragua) and A. macao macao (ranges from extreme south of Nicaragua to Brazil and Bolivia) (Schmidt 2008). Scarlet Macaws are endangered […]
INTRODUCTION Freshwater macroinvertebrates are commonly used as biological indicators for aquatic ecosystems health, serving as indirect measure for water quality (Stark et al. 2001). Many authors argue that monitoring changes in macroinvertebrate community composition is important as they respond to water quality changes overtime and such changes are reflected in community composition and abundance (Resh […]
Internationalizing Chiquibul Clearly to obtain support for the conservation of the Chiquibul Forest, people must know of the actual situation. With this in mind, FCD’s executive director joined Minister Lisel Alamilla and Belize’s Ambassador to Guatemala, Alfredo Martinez, on a four day trip to London and Belgium during the month of October, 2013. The meetings […]
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