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May 20, 2021

Remaining national lands in South Water, Sapodilla Cayes to be designated mangrove forest reserves

In addition, Cabinet authorized the drafting of legislation that will enable the protection of these national lands.
May 20, 2021

Reforestation initiative: 280,000 acres to be re-forested

Minister Habet commented on the causes of de-forestation including short term logging licenses that have been destructive under the former administration.
May 12, 2021

Caye Caulker fishermen challenge dredging of fishing grounds in Caye Chapel

A dredge is currently sitting off the privately-owned island of Caye Chapel, about 5 to 15 minutes by boat from La Isla Carinosa. Its purpose is [...]
May 10, 2021

Thousands of dead fish found in neighboring Peten

According to Noticias Petén, it is believed that lack of oxygen might have killed the fish as water levels in the rivers are alarmingly low.
May 6, 2021

Regional drought-monitoring body says no major short-term drought concerns for the next few months

The Barbados-based network released its latest publication on Wednesday, noting that monitoring activities should be continued despite the positive outlook.
April 30, 2021

NGO Senator: TNC ‘scandal’ ‘a phantom’

Nonetheless, he comments on it now for the benefit of the nation after fellow Senator Michael Peyrefitte called him out on it today.
April 30, 2021

Nature Conservancy: “The contribution that this conservation effort will make to our economy is orders of magnitude higher than the value of annual land taxes on the Belize Maya Forest property”

The Conservancy leads a trust of Belizean and international partners in the acquisition of the 266-thousand-acre property in the Cayo and Orange Walk Districts. It faces [...]
April 29, 2021

United Democratic Party to discuss Nature Conservancy arrangement at press briefing

Its purpose is to discuss the contract reportedly signed by Minister of Natural Resources and Deputy Prime Minister (as he then was) Hugo Patt, during the [...]