Non-Governmental Co-Manager Award of the Year 2007 by The Forest Department "Operating in the Heart of the Chiquibul National Park they have been setting the trend for effective and integrated protected areas management one day at a time. Understanding the complexities of management and realizing that decision making processes can be rather difficult, this organization has facilitated the strengthening of confidence and cooperation among neighboring countries and has promoted public outreach and awareness in adjacent communities where they are loved and respected, while helping to maintain a healthy and productive Chiquibul ecosystem."
Environmental Organization Award of the Year 2007 by The Belize Tourism Board
"Eight years ago, the Youth Environmental Action Group [YEAG] transitioned into the Friends for Conservation and Development and has been leading the conservation efforts in the Cayo District since then. FCD has been working in the Chiquibul/Maya Mountain Key Biodiversity area since 2000....to activate management for the Chiquibul National Park. FCD is among the top five most successful projects under implementation with PACT."
