It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday!
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Today, we dive into the fascinating world of the Small-spotted Cat-eyed Snake species. These remarkable creatures are primarily active at night, making them skilled nocturnal hunters. Their preferred targets consist of a variety of creatures such as frogs, frog eggs, lizards, and salamanders. Adults grow up to 87 cm (34 in) […]
Cooma Cairn Ranger Outpost Upgraded.
With the participation of the Forest Department, Bull Run Overseas Limited, BATSUB and FCD, an inaugural event was held today at Cooma Cairn for the extension of the Cooma Cairn Ranger Outpost. FCD Rangers now have a more spacious area to operate from. FCD is thankful to the Forest Department and BATSUB for making this […]
The citizen science program is well underway.
The citizen science program is well underway. We can safely say that the effort by these volunteers help protect the scarlet macaws and help increase the wild populations in the Chiquibul. FCD remains grateful of their support.
Successfully farmers meeting in the Vaca Forest Reserve.
The FCD Extension Technician successfully convened a farmers meeting in the Vaca Forest Reserve. It was resolved to call in a special session of the Friends of the Vaca Forest Reserve in order to elect new Committee members. It is expected that a new committee will help strengthen governance in the reserve which will lead […]
“FCD commences an 8-Month Project Supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CLI)”
With the financial assistance from the Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CLI), FCD is embarking on an 8 month project to promote a dialogue and support between hotspot communities along the Belize-Guatemala Adjacency Zone whilst fomenting confidence building and reducing the incidences of forest fires. Annually the threats of cross border fires into Belize’s Chiquibul-Maya […]
FCD Staff Participate in forest fire trainings provided by the US Forest Service International Programs.
FCD’s very own Douglas Monroy has been undertaking a set of forest fire trainings provided by the US Forest Service International Programs. He has recently concluded the courses on “Preparedness and Response to Urban Interface Fire” and “Human Factors in the Response to Wildland Fires”. FCD congratulates him as he advances into other courses. We […]
Did you know that the Chiquibul Cave System is home to the Blind Cave Crab (Typhlopseudothelphusa acanthochela)?
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Did you know that the Chiquibul Cave System is home to the Blind Cave Crab (Typhlopseudothelphusa acanthochela)? This remarkable creature has adapted to its dark environment making its senses heightened by relying on touch and smell. The adaptation to the cave has also led to the loss of under-use senses which […]
Fire Management is an area of focus for FCD given the frequency and probabilities of wildfires even in broadleaf forests where FCD operates.
Wildland Fire Management is an area of focus for FCD given the frequency and probabilities of wildfires even in broadleaf forests where FCD operates. Last week, thanks to The US Forest Service International Programs, FCD’s very own Douglas Monroy was handpicked and undertook the first set of trainings. The two modules were S190: Introduction to […]
The Selva Maya is a key nesting region for the critically endangered species of scarlet macaws, in Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize.
The Selva Maya is a key nesting region for the critically endangered species of scarlet macaws, in Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize. Loss of habitat and illegal poaching for the pet trade on the black market has reduced the region’s population over time. Wilmer Guerra, FCD’s BRIM Technician, attended a trinational task force meeting held in […]
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Can you spot the Green Heron?
It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Can you spot the Green Heron? They are opportunistic feeders who mostly feed on fish. It often drops bait onto the water’s surface and captures the little fish that are drawn to it. It employs a range of baits and traps, including bread crusts, insects, earthworms, twigs, and feathers. These birds […]