The latest edition of FCD’s Newsletter, Issue #53, has been released.
FCD Tracks – Issue #53 (December 2024) This issue celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) and highlights key achievements and ongoing efforts in conservation and community engagement. Key topics include: 25th Anniversary Highlights: A reflection on FCD’s journey from its youth-led origins to becoming a leading conservation organization in Belize. […]
An Assessment of In-Situ Physiochemical Water Quality Parameters in Streams of the Chiquibul Ecosystem and Bald Hills
Discover the findings of the 2023 Water Quality Assessment Report for the Chiquibul Ecosystem and Bald Hills, conducted by Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD). This detailed study evaluates the health of aquatic systems across key sub-basins, comparing results from 2021 to 2023. Key Highlights: This report underscores the importance of preserving water quality in […]
Scarlet Macaw Conservation in the Chiquibul Forest: Nesting Ecology and In-Situ Species Management Report 2024
Explore the comprehensive insights from the 2024 Scarlet Macaw Conservation Report by Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD). This research paper highlights critical efforts and findings from the 2024 nesting season in Belize’s Chiquibul Forest. Key details include: This report showcases the ongoing commitment to safeguarding the Scarlet Macaw, a vital and iconic species in […]
The latest edition of FCD’s Newsletter, Issue #52, has been released.
Dive into the latest updates from Friends for Conservation and Development in Issue #52 of the FCD Tracks E-Bulletin! Highlights include: Download the newsletter to see how FCD continues to champion the ecological and cultural integrity of Belize’s western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains. 🌿🐦
Financial Statement 31st October 2023 (Financial Audit 2023)
Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) is a non-profit conservation organization inCentral Belize which implements and advances participatory conservation and sustainable use ofnatural and cultural resources of the Western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains. It envisions thecreation and maintenance of healthy terrestrial ecosystems that are sustainably managed forBelize and the region. FCD principal office is located in Succotz, […]
The latest edition of FCD’s Newsletter, Issue #49, has been released.
Exploring Conservation Efforts in the Chiquibul-Maya Mountains: A Newsletter Recap Discover the latest updates on conservation efforts in the Chiquibul-Maya Mountains landscape with our recent newsletter recap. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up to: 2023 Patrol Report: Our rangers have been tirelessly patrolling the area, covering extensive distances on foot and by vehicle […]
FCD Annual Report 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It is dark as the group of students from the University of South Wales depart from Las Cuevas Research Station (LCRS) with Rafael Mesh, Caretaker of LCRS. The aim is to reach the tower lookout, just in time to observe sunrise over the Chiquibul-Maya Mountains.The early hike takes out the […]
Chiquibul National Park Ranger
🌿Have you heard of the Chiquibul National Park? Now is your chance to help protect it by joining the FCD Rangers. If you have the commitment, agility, and jungle aptitude, contact us for a Terms of Reference and Application Form at 823-2657 or email us at fcd@btl.net🍃
FCD Research and the Scarlet Macaw Population
🍃The FCD Research Team participated in a four day exchange visit with WCS Guatemala, where they got to see firsthand the Scarlet Macaw population management and in-situ laboratory work that WCS is performing in El Lago Peru, Laguna Del Tigre National Park, Peten, Guatemala. FCD remains committed to the conservation of the Chiquibul Macaws, the […]
FCD Visits Vaca Plateau with the Belize Forest Department Officer
🌿During the month of March, FCD’s Environmental Educator along with the Belize Forest Department Officer Mr. Joshua Marin, conducted a series of educational farm visits in the Vaca Plateau, Cayo District with farmers who were sensitized and reminded of the importance of preventing forest fires, following all preventative guidelines and to practice no burning. During […]