We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) Newsletter! This issue highlights the strides being made in environmental education, conservation, and community collaboration across the western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains. From the Belize River outreach program and illegal wildlife trade interventions, to cave mapping expeditions and wildfire management—this edition reflects […]

FCD Tracks – Issue #53 (December 2024) This issue celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) and highlights key achievements and ongoing efforts in conservation and community engagement. Key topics include: 25th Anniversary Highlights: A reflection on FCD’s journey from its youth-led origins to becoming a leading conservation organization in Belize. […]

Dive into the latest updates from Friends for Conservation and Development in Issue #52 of the FCD Tracks E-Bulletin! Highlights include: Download the newsletter to see how FCD continues to champion the ecological and cultural integrity of Belize’s western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains. 🌿🐦

Exploring Conservation Efforts in the Chiquibul-Maya Mountains: A Newsletter Recap Discover the latest updates on conservation efforts in the Chiquibul-Maya Mountains landscape with our recent newsletter recap. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been up to: 2023 Patrol Report: Our rangers have been tirelessly patrolling the area, covering extensive distances on foot and by vehicle […]

Ginger Deason, PhD Program Officer for Central America, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) visited the Chiquibul during the month of September with the intent of having a first-hand look at the results of the financing provided by the USFWS. For more than 5 years, the USFWS has been supporting FCD in areas of macaw […]