The FCD Karst Management Unit and Cultural Heritage Technician underwent a three-day training course focused on Rappelling and First Aid response at the Las Cuevas Research Station. The training offered by Belize Institute of Search and Rescue Training included Technical Theory, Technical Practical, Medical Theory, and Medical Practical. This hand-on training has provided the Karst […]

Animals Saving Animals (ASA) in partnership with FCD has successfully conducted a second training with FCD’s Anti-Poaching Tracker Dog, “Sara” to continue work in the Chiquibul National Park. ASA aims to prevent wildlife crime through the use of antipoaching dogs. Three Rangers completed the handlers training along with Sara learning new skills.

The second civilian linkup was held with community members of San Jose Las Flores nearby the village of La Rejoya, Peten, Guatemala. The purpose of these sessions have been to establish a dialogue and build support for the prevention of forest fires among Guatemalan neighboring communities to the Chiquibul National Park. Participants from Belize included […]

FCD announces new opportunities to work in the Chiquibul/Maya Mountains. Call us at 823-2657 or write us at fcd@btl.net for the Terms of Reference and application forms. If you like the outdoors and are looking for an impact oriented conservation career – we invite you to join us!!!

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 […]