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, […]

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 […]

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 […]