Wild Wonder Wednesday! Meet Big Ben.
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Introducing Big Ben: The Unique Morelet’s Crocodile, Big Ben, was named by our FCD Research Field Staff. Did you know that Morelet’s crocodiles were often mistaken for American crocodiles until the 1920s? One key characteristic that sets them apart is their remarkably wide snout. These crocodiles possess an impressive set of […]
Civilian linkup on the Caracol Western Flank
On August 23, 2023, FCD with the participation of the Belize National Biodiversity Office and the Forest Department conducted a community civilian linkup by the Caracol western flank with villagers from La Rejoya. The aim was to promote dialogue and generate support for the prevention of forest fires. With the financial support from the Canada […]
Institute of Archaeology (IA) and FCD conducted a review of the Chiquibul Cave System (CCS) Management Plan.
On Friday, August 25, 2023, the Institute of Archaeology (IA) and FCD conducted a review of the Chiquibul Cave System (CCS) Management Plan implementation. The review shows that there are several thematic areas that need to be continued while there is a need to revise the management plan. IA reiterated its position to continue the […]
FCD participates in the SDG Partnership Dialogue, Peace Panel Belize Chapter.
On the 17th of August, the Ministry of Sustainable Dev. Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Belize and the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office convened a national SDG Partnership Dialogue. FCD participated on the Peace Panel, thereby providing input on SDG 16, that promotes peace, justice […]
FCD actively participated in the first National Protected Areas Managers Dialogue.
FCD actively participated in the first National Protected Areas Managers Dialogue, which saw the attendance of 13 co-managers representing various regions of the country. The primary aim of this Dialogue was to enhance knowledge and understanding of Belize National Biodiversity Office‘s (NBIO) Plan of Action, fostering stronger partnerships through the exchange of information and identification […]
FCD has initiated the development of its Landscape Communication Strategy.
FCD has initiated the development of its Landscape Communication Strategy with the aim of maintaining and strengthening relationships between FCD and the other Chiquibul-Mountain stakeholders as well as forge new partnerships and achieve target relationships. The process is including consultations with staff, board members and other relevant stakeholders.
Western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains Landscape Technician Hired.
With funding from PACT, FCD has hired, Mr. Salvador Mesh as the Western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains Landscape Technician. Among other tasks, he will spearhead and direct the landscape approach in the targeted region using the streamlined matrix devised between the Ministry of Sustainable Development and FCD. The focus will be towards harmonizing management actions identified in […]
Five scarlet macaws were soft released in the Chiquibul.
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Five scarlet macaws were soft released this week in the Chiquibul. These parrots were rescued from their natural nests due to the high risk of being poached. The parrots released have not returned after their release, which gives us the confidence that they have made it successfully to the wild. In […]
Forest restoration effort in the Vaca Forest Reserve well underway.
FCD’s Extension Technician is actively involved on a forest restoration effort in the Vaca Forest Reserve. The implementation of live fencing to recover denuded areas, improving wildlife habitat and instituting natural corridors are expected outputs. There are several areas in the reserve that are completely denuded as a result of the recent forest fires, therefore […]
FCD Newsletter Issue #47
After ten years, a new website has been launched by FCD which is more representative of the work the organization does. In 2007, with the signing of a co-management agreement with the Forest Department, FCD initiated a more robust program of ecosystem protection. Our work since then was centered on the Chiquibul National Park. Over […]