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 […]

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 […]

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 […]