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a n n u a l R e p ort 2011-2012 Annual Report 2011 - 2012

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N A t u r e ’ S T A t t o o table of c o n t e n ts

Message from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development...... i

Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors...... ii

Message from the Acting Executive Director...... iii

Board of Directors and Advisory Council...... iv

PACT Staff...... v

Organizational Chart...... v

Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles...... vi

What is PACT?...... vii

Highlights...... 2

Grants Program me...... 2 new Grants...... 2 grants Application, Selection and Approval Process...... 3 large Grants Program...... 4 Medium-Sized Grants...... 6 small Grants Program...... 8 environmental Support Grants...... 10 capacity Building Program...... 12 capacity Development Grants...... 13

PACT Foundation...... 15 MAR Fund...... 16 Environmental Donations...... 17

Financial Report...... 18 Audited Financial Report...... 21 Internal Control Statement...... 37

Protected Areas List...... 42 Protected Areas Map...... 45

M e s s a g e f r o m t h e M i n i s t e r o f Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) continues to play a critical role in providing much needed financial resources for the management of Belize’s network of protected areas. We invite you to join us in yet another giant leap forward toward the transformation and continued success of PACT.

With the multitude of threats facing , as well as the scarce financial resources within managerial entities to respond to these threats, we must partner with each other, NGOs, CBOs, Ministries and individuals alike, to maximize available resources, minimize duplication of efforts and in- crease efficiencies. All efforts must be coordinated and partners must collaborate at all levels to bring about the optimal approach to the management of protected areas.

Since its inception in 1997, PACT has financed more than 400 projects and invested over $20 million dol- lars in conservation and sustainable development. Since then, PACT has also gained international visibility for being a unique and innovative sustainable financing mechanism for conservation. The transparent and accountable systems of collecting revenues, investing, and managing grants are its key competences. Its public-private partnerships in implementing the National Protected Areas Policy and Systems Plan are its hallmark and PACT is now, once again, looking to further strengthen its ability to grow the fund.

While these investments were well deserved by the recipients and accomplished a multitude of goals and objectives across the conservation spectrum, the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation demand our focus on specific areas and warrant larger investments to effectively combat these issues.

PACT plans on further awarding significant financial resources to combat the effects of climate change on Belize’s natural resources, substantially reduce incursions into our protected areas, and further increase the sustainability of these resources for future generations. I implore all recipients to utilize these funds wisely and where possible use them to leverage other funds so the work can continue. We must take it upon ourselves to impart the knowledge, and teach our populace, especially our youths, to respect, ac- cept and continue the work of conservation in this jewel of ours.

PACT commits to increase its leveraging capacity to ensure a continuous increase in funding for pro- tected areas. Be assured that the Government of Belize is cognizant of the vital role of and the indelible efforts of our stakeholders and collaborators in achieving effective and efficient management of Belize’s protected areas. I would like to acknowledge my predecessor and thank the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council, but also take this opportunity to thank all of you, especially those on the ground, for your continuous efforts in preserving our natural heritage. I assure you that we remain committed to sustaining a financial mechanism for protected areas within Belize and will strive even harder to working with all of you in this endeavour.

Senator Honorable Lisel Alamilla (Mrs.) Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development i M e s s a g e f r o m t h e C h a i r p e r s o n o f the Board of Directors

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), I am pleased to share the annual report for the fiscal year 2011-2012 and to highlight the organization’s significant achievements of this year.

In September 2011, PACT was successfully accredited by the Adaptation Fund Board as the National Implementing Entity for Belize, the first for Central America, and the second for the Caribbean region. This accreditation is noteworthy as it is indicative of PACT possessing the excellent standards in gover- nance, structure and operations which are required to be so accredited. Furthermore, this recognition has now positioned PACT to better support the country’s climate adaptation programs and more directly contribute to the efforts of its protected areas managers and stakeholders.

As a result of its strong partnerships and networks, PACT was also able to leverage its funds to attract additional funding for Belize’s protected areas system. With its continued membership in the Mesoameri- can Reef Fund (MAR Fund), PACT supported the process of securing a total of EUR 5 million in direct financing for marine/coastal protected areas in the region, including one of Belize’s marine protected areas in phase 1 of a project funded by the German Development Bank (KfW). In partnership with the National Protected Areas Secretariat (NPAS) and to complement its own grant of $300,000, PACT was also instrumental in successfully securing an additional grant of $400,000 for the operations of NPAS.

In continuing to carry out its primary role of grant making and service to stakeholders, this fiscal year, PACT invested a total of $1,982,270 in new and ongoing grants, within a stakeholder-driven re-structured grants program. Simultaneously, the PACT team continued to strengthen partnerships with the MAR Fund and the PACT Foundation in operational management and co-financing of their respective grant programs.

Finally, shortly before the close of this fiscal year, PACT was thrust into another phase of evolution as it was re-aligned under the newly created Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development. As a result, there were some changes in the organization’s governance and administration and I take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of and thank former members who contributed to last year’s achievements.

With this realignment also came the task of charting a new strategic direction for the institution in the national pursuit of a more functional and effective protected areas system. The Board of Directors stands committed and invites all our stakeholders and collaborators to be a part of this phase in the advance- ment of PACT.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank all our stakeholders and collaborators and especially the Executive Director and staff and anticipate your continued and dedicated support in the upcoming year.

Wendel Parham (Dr.) Chairperson

ii Message from the A c t i n g E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r

It is with great pleasure that I present this annual report to you and summarize our accomplishments for fiscal year 2011-2012. Our greatest accomplishment and one that the country of Belize should be proud of, and not just the PACT family, is that PACT made leaps and bounds in the International arena during this year when we were accredited as the National Implementing Entity for the Adapta- tion Fund in Belize. Our financial and grant management systems were subjected to heavy scrutiny and it demonstrated that our standards and practices stood up to the test and were acceptable at the highest international level.

Our grant investments for this year were $1,982,270 compared to $1,951,227 in the 2010-2011 fiscal year. We continue to work with our conservation partners as we improve our Grants Programme. In June 2011, we launched a revised Grants Manual with several new funding windows. For example, a Financial Aid funding window, the Medium sized Project Grant was re-introduced, and an Extraor- dinary support window was added. We revamped several funding windows including the Scholarship program which was phased out and we introduced an Environmental Fellowship program; and our Support Grants now renamed Environmental Support Grants. All this was done for the benefit of our stakeholders.

PACT partnered with the University of Belize to award the first Environmental Fellowship Grant, to Mr. Raul Chun to pursue a Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Develop- ment at UB. This award to Mr. Chun will not only develop local talents but more importantly will contribute to capacity building at the Forest Department and enhancement of conservation efforts.

PACT successfully negotiated the provision of fiduciary management services to two projects which will come on stream in the next few years. These are the Management and Protection of Key Biodiver- sity Areas Project financed by the Global Environment Facility and the Belize Marine Conservation and Climate Adaptation project which will be financed by the Adaptation Fund. Under the project funded by the Adaptation Fund, the World Bank will be the Implementing Entity and PACT will be the Execut- ing Agency, which speaks a lot to the high standards and quality of service that we provide at PACT.

We continued to partner internationally through our memberships with the Latin American Network of Environmental Trust Funds (REDLAC) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Through these organizations we are able to build our institutional capacity and exchange knowledge and best practices.

As we move forward at PACT, we thank all our supporters and collaborators and look forward with renewed enthusiasm to working with you next year.

Yours in Conservation,

Natalie Rosado (Ms.) Acting Executive Director iii b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s Chair, Dr. Wendel Parham Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries & Sustainable Development Vice Chair, Mrs. Tracy Panton Ministry of tourism & Culture

Mrs. Candy Gonzalez J.D. Belize Alliance for Conservation of Non-Governmental Organizations Mr. Earl Green Ms. Diane Haylock National Institute of Culture & History Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen-Quemarez Finance Expert Mrs. Denise OcKey Belize National Tour Operators Association Mrs. Zita Perez Ministry of Finance Mr. Osmany Salas Belize Tourism Industry Association Ms. Carolie Verde Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation & Development

a d v i s o r y c o u n c i l Chair, Mr. Vincent Gillett Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute

Dr. Leroy Almendarez Finance Expert Mr. Abil Castaneda Ministry of Tourism Dr. Robin Coleman Wildlife Conservation Society Dr. Elma Kay University of Belize Mr. Ovel Leonardo Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association Mr. Wilber Sabido Forest Department Dr. Pio Saqui University of Belize Ms. Armeid Thompson Belize Tourism Board Ms. Beverly Wade Fisheries Department Mr. Brian Woodye Institute of Archaeology Department

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Left to Right Front Row: Ms. Deidra Smith, Mrs. Angela Usher, Mrs. Modesta Cal, Ms. Ellen Arnold, Ms. Natalie Rosado, Ms. Lorena Ramirez, Mrs. M. Joyce Tun, and Mrs. Nayari Diaz-Perez.

Second Row: Mr. Kerry Belisle, Ms. Farrah Tingling, Mr. Darrel Audinette, Mr. Michael Pipersburgh, Advisory Council Board of Directors Ms. Vanessia Burke, Mr. Mark Zelaya, Mr. Kevin Maddison, and Ms. Christine Valerio. Executive Director Standing Committees

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Associate Director - Grants Associate Director - Finance

Grants Programme Accountant Clerk Administrative Officer Research and Senior Grants Officer Information National Portfolio Officer Accounts Clerk Administrative Assistant Grants Officer Accounts Clerk Southern Portfolio Office Assistant/ Driver Grants Officer Northern Portfolio Janitor

Grants Officer Capacity Building v O r g anizational C h a r t VISION PACT is a strategic partner in the funding, management, and sustainable development of Belize’s natural and cultural resources for the benefit of Belizeans and the global community.

MISSION To contribute to the sustainable management and development of Belize’s natural and cultural heritage by providing effective funding support to protected areas.

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»» Equity, transparency, accountability, and good governance are hallmarks of PACT »» The success of PACT as a National Trust Fund is dependent on its ability to continuously grow the fund »» Being responsive to protected areas and constituents’ needs is a permanent campaign of PACT »» Networking and engagement with constituents on a local, national and global scale is indispensable for PACT to deliver its mission »» PACT continuously sets new standards of efficiency in grant-making and delivery »» Effective communications is a key function of the day to day operations of PACT

vi W h a t i s PA C T ? The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) was established in 1996 as Belize’s Nation- al Conservation Trust Fund. It was legally established as a statutory body after several years of con- sultations and meetings with various non-governmental organizations, government departments, private sector and international conservation organizations.

S o u r c e o f F u n d i n g Revenue is derived from three main sources:

1. A Conservation Fee of BZ $7.50 (US $3.75) per visitor paid upon departure. 2. Twenty percent (20%) commission from Cruise Ship Head Tax. 3. Investments and donations from agencies, corporations and interested individuals.

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Our greatest success for this fiscal, for which we are very proud, occurred during the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2011-2012. This is the reengineering of the Grants Manual which was finalized, approved and pre- sented to stakeholders. Some key features in the Manual include: allow- ing multiple organizations to merge to apply for larger grants, revamping the scholarship programme to an Environmental Fellowship at the Masters level focusing on specific disciplines, and instituting a multi-tiered granting scheme. This is directly in line with our 2011-2016 Strategic Plan.

This fiscal year (2011-2012) PACT awarded a total of 30 New Grants to various ogranizations. Large Grants • 1 Medium-Sized Grants • 3 small Grants • 3 environmental Support Grants • 5 capacity Building Grants • 13 environmental Donations • 4 Planning Grants • 1

2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 i n v e sm e n ts The purpose of PACT’s Grants Programme is to support protect- Project Grants - $1,932,336.00 ed areas projects through four funding areas: Protected Areas Capacity Building - $49, 934.00 Management and Conservation | Protected Areas Promotion Promotion and Awareness - $52, 022.00 and Development | Environmental Education and Awareness | Networking REDLAC/IUCN - $85,982.00 Community Development around Protected Areas Total Investments . $2,120,274.00

Project Grants Capacity Building Grants Small Grants | Medium-Sized Grants | Large Grants Research Grants | Environmental Fellowships | Capacity Development Environmental Support Grants | Planning Grants | Financial Aid Grants Grants [Individual Professional Development Grants, Local Workshop/ Seminar Implementation Grants]

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All project applications submitted to PACT undergo three levels of screening: an eligibility screening process by PACT’s Internal Screening Committee (ISC), a technical evaluation by the Advisory Council (AC) and a final review by PACT’s Board of Directors (BoD) who then makes the final deci- sion on all grants. The first screening process by the ISC ensures the completeness of the application and general evaluation of the application. The Advisory Council then focuses on the technical merits, feasibility and relevance of the application to PACT’s mission, strategic plan, National Protected Areas Policy and Systems Plan (NPAPSP) and any other relevant policy. Lastly, projects recommended by the AC are presented to the BoD for final consideration.

For more on the Grants Programme and to read more on the Project Features, visit our website:

www . p a c t b e l i z e . o r g / N e w s . a s p x

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This fiscal year, PACT successfully closed two Large Grants and awarded one new grant to Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD). Under the Large Grants Program, prospective grantees develop proposals with direct contribution to the National Protected Areas System and its connectivity with other regional manage- D ment regimes. C

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L i s t o f O n g o i n g L a r g e G r a n t s Towards the Sustainability of the Marine Reserve Support for Capacity Building for Improved Protected Areas Management in Belize Network in Belize Association of Protected Areas Management Organization • $236,189.10 Fisheries Department • $455,501.55 Approved: Feb.19.2010 | Duration: 1 year 8 months | Status: Completed Approved: Mar.31.2009 | Duration: 2 years 5 months | Status: Completed Objectives 1. Increased the institutional capacity of at least 4 conservation CBO’s in four key Objectives governance and management areas 1. Strengthened the central operational center in 2. Improved the management and conservation of 4 protected areas through the Marine Reserve Network increased capacity of at least 4 CBO’s 2. Decreased illegal activities 3. Increased public awareness on marine protect- Reinforcing Management Efforts in the Phase 1 ed areas of Belize Friends for Conservation and Development • $300,000.00 4. Minimized user conflicts and abolished anchor Approved: Nov.22.2011 | Duration: 2 years | Status: Ongoing damage in the marine protected areas and highly visited recreation areas Objectives 5. Enhanced staff capacity in monitoring, research, 1. To halt the human footprint expansion in southern Chiquibul through the in- enforcement, environmental education and stallation of a conservation post through a well coordinated joint forces unit public relations comprised of BDF, Police, Forest Department and FCD personnel

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For this fiscal year, PACT awarded 3 Medium-Sized Grants at a total value of $299,992.56. All 3 projects are expected to be completed within a year. The Medium-Sized Grants Programme was reintroduced this fiscal year in the reengineering of the Grants Manual. Medium-Sized Grants are awarded to governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations or to several organizations partnering to apply for a larger grant for proj- ects within a specific protected area or several protected areas within the National Protected Areas System which contributes to advancing the implementation of the National Protected Areas System Plan.

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L i s t o f O n g o i n g M e d i u m - S i z e d G r a n t s Strengthening Enforcement in the Chiquibul Hotspot Areas Applied Science Guiding Adaptive Management within GSSCMR & SCMR Friends for Conservation and Development • $100,000.00 Southern Environmental Association • $99,992.56 Approved: Jan.25.2012 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing Approved: Jan.25.2012 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing

Objectives Objectives 1. Efficiently execute FCD’s enforcement program 1. Efficiently execute SEA’s scientific monitoring program within 2. Apply a Management Effectiveness System for reporting GSSCMR and SCMR performance to key stakeholders 2. Revise and enhance licensing mechanism to regulate fishing at 3. Improve database program to understand knowledge of GSSCMR spawning aggregation site biodiversity Enhancing Biodiversity Monitoring Program in 4. Upgrade the two conservation posts at Rio Blanco and Ya’axche Conservation Trust • $100,000.00 Tapir Camp Approved: Jan.25.2012 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing 5. Maintain a robust patrol system in hotspot areas to reduce environmental degradation Objectives 1. Strengthen data collection accuracy and data entry skills of rangers 2. Implement new monitoring methodologies of strategically identified factors/species and include in long-term monitoring plan 3. Further the biodiversity monitoring of birds and mammals 6 h i q u i b u l C p i t S

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The Chiquibul Forest (, Chiquibul Forest GSSCMR lies within the central region of the Barrier Reef off the coast of Placencia Reserve and Archaeological Reserve) comprises more Village. This area of Barrier Reef contains the best-developed and most continuous than 30 percent of the terrestrial conservation zone of the reef due to its elevation, good water quality, and modified wave regime. SCMR en- country, and approximately 7.7 percent of Belize’s land mass. compasses the southernmost section of the . The reserve includes It is also home to the largest protected area of Belize, the twelve sand or mangrove cayes; namely, Northeast Sapodilla Caye, Frank’s Cayes Chiquibul National Park. Although considered one of the most main, east and west, Nicholas Caye, Hunting Caye, Lime Caye, Ragged Caye, Seal prized areas of the protected area system and the country, this Cayes I and II, and two unnamed sand cayes. region continues to be under a diverse set of threats, primarily arising from a trans-boundary nature. The Forest Department PACT continues to invest in conservation of the Bladen Nature Reserve, one of only and the Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) have two nature reserves in the country that employs the strictest form of conserva- been working together to manage this area and since 2005, tion management. Bladen Nature Reserve encompasses 100,000 acres of pristine PACT has been investing in these management efforts. natural forest in southern Belize. Bladen is home to Belize’s unique wildlife includ- ing Harpy Eagles, Scarlet Macaws and the five cat species in Belize (, Puma, , Margay, Jaguarundi).

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This fiscal year, PACT awarded 3 Small Grants at a total value of $113,537.50. The Small Grants Program was established in 1997 and is the first grant program at PACT. Its purpose is to provide financial support primarily to Commu- cbs nity Based Organizations for protected areas man- agement and conservation.

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L i s t o f O n g o i n g S m a l l G r a n t s Support to Enforcement Program CBS Community Development and Conservation Project Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Developemnt • $24, 000.00 Community Baboon Sanctuary Womens Conservation Group • Approved: Jun.6.2011 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing $60,000.00 Approved: Jan.25.2012 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing Objective 1. To strengthen the patrol unit at Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Objectives for imrpoved survellience, enforcement and field monitoring. 1. To strengthen the institutional capacity of the CBSWCG to develop and manage programs Proactive Management Strategies for the Corozal Bay Wildlife 2. To maintain the population of Howler Monkeys through the Sanctuary preservation of the ecosystems in which they live. Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development • $29,537.50 Approved: Jan.25.2012 • Duration: 1 year • Status: Ongoing

Objective 1. To strengthen baseline of water parameters for Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for informed climate change adaptation planning.

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Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development’s (SACD) project is proactive in addressing critical climate change issues for improved long term management effectiveness. Currently, there is limited understanding of the ways in which climate change will affect the aquatic systems of Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS) and since Northeast Belize has a high risk climate change status it is important for management to be aware of such information. CBWS is a part of the Belize Barrier Reef System, the world’s second longest barrier reef. This Wildlife Sanctuary protects habitats for many species of concern, among them the critically endangered Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara), and the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). The vulnerable West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) also inhabits the area and the south of the bay protects the only known Bull Shark nursery in Belize. SACD will also work to involve the community in the project in an effort to increase their appreciation for the CBWS. The five direct stakeholder communities are Corozal, Consejo, Copper Bank, Chunox, and Sarteneja.

The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a voluntary grassroots conservation project with a goal of sustaining the habitat of the Black Howler Monkey while promoting economic development in the participating communities. Over 200 private landowners in seven communities of the Belize River Valley (stretching over 20 square miles) have voluntarily pledged to conserve their land for the protection of the Black Howler Monkey habitat. The communities include Big Falls/St. Paul’s Bank, Willow’s Bank, Double Head Cabbage, Bermudian Landing, Isabella Bank, Scotland Half-Moon and Flowers Bank. Today the Black Howler Monkey population has risen to over 2,000. This investment will support the preparation of the management plan for the 25 acre sanctuary and brings PACT’s investment in this protected area to almost $70,000 for this fiscal year (2011-2012).

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This fiscal year, PACT awarded 5 Environmental Support Grants at a total value of $50,991.26. as b PACT provides financial assistance to eligible organizations, associations, groups and schools, to develop and implement projects, activities or initiatives that promote conservation and preservation of Belize’s natural and cultural resources.

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L i s t o f O n g o i n g S u p p o r t G r a n t s Primate Rehabilitation Programme to Wildtracks Turtle Nesting Training and Community Awareness Campaign Wildtracks Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary Community Management Committee $3,356.76 • Approved: Feb.8.2011 $10,000.00 • Approved: Jul.4.2011 Duration: 1 month • Status: Completed Duration: 6 months • Status: Completed

Earth Day 2011- Walk For a Green Belize Fallet A. Young Environmental Programme Belize Audubon Society Community Baboon Sanctuary Women’s Conservation Group $6,000.00 • Approved: Apr.9.2011 $6,634.50 • Approved: Aug.3.2011 Duration: 3 months • Status: Completed Duration: 2 months • Status: Completed

Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Forest Fire Control Programme for Belize $25,000.00 • Approved: Jun.16.2011 Duration: 2 months • Status: Completed

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11 C a p a c i t y B u i l d i n g G r a n t s

This year, PACT awarded a total of 13 Capacity Building Grants at a total sum of $88,784.65 of which 12 were Capacity Development Grants and 1 was an Environmental Fellowship Grant. PACT also continues to administer 2 Research Grants. The Capacity Building Grants Programme is comprised of 4 grant types: Research Grants, Ca- pacity Development Grants (Individual Professional Development Grants and Local Workshop/ Seminar Grants) and Environmental Fellowship Grants. Research Grants are awarded to sup- port the establishment of a scientific information base for effective biodiversity management and implementation of the National Protected Areas System Plan. Capacity Development Grants are awarded to eligible organizations for formal, short term training and capacity building activities with the aim of strengthening human resource capacity for improved protected areas manage- ment. The Scholarship Program was revamped and is now the Environmental Fellowship Grant. These grants are designed to provide financial assistance to dynamic and successful mid-career and/or senior professional Belizeans accepted to attend recognized institutions locally, regionally or in ternationally or distance learning programs to earn a Master’s degree. PACT awarded the first Environmental Fellowship Grant this fiscal year for a Master’s Degree at the Uni- versity of Belize / University of the West Indies. oa er hi u c n g o u i h f n i c r t a s l

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Research Grants Environmental Fellowship Grant Spatial Ecology and Conservation of the Jaguar (Panthera Onca) in Belize Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation and To provide new information on spatial ecology, behavior and diet of Sustainable Development in the Caribbean at in central Belize, information that is necessary to help guide management University of Belize / University of the West Indies and conservation of this region Raul Chun • $20,000.00 • Duration: 18 months Omar Figueroa • $28,227.95 Approved: Oct.21.2011 • Status: Ongoing Approved: Nov.30.2007 • Status: Ongoing

Long Term Patterns of Recovery in Mangrove Forests and Island Changes Download Faustino Chi’s Thesis: from Hurricanes at Turneffe Atoll, Belize http://eprints.eriub.org/1330/ To quantify the efforts of disturbance from Hurricane Hattie (1961) and subsequent storms on the community and landscape level ecosystem dynamics in mangrove forest at Turneffe Atoll Faustino Chi • $19,940.00 Approved: Jan.7.2008 • Status: Ongoing 12 Birds Without Borders •$6,400.00 • Approved: •Status: Dec.22.2011 Ongoing data collection andanalysis protocol utilizedinthis research and otherscarried outby theapplicant. toimprove andspatial ecology biology This workshop the togainknowledge willallow invariousaspectsofconservation theparticipant New Approaches toStudiesofHomeRange, Habitat Selection andpaceUse Toledo Institutefor Development andEnvironment •$5,500.00 • Approved: Nov.4.2011 •Status: Ongoing Belize. The training willalsohelptobuildthecapacity oftheSouthernBelizeFire Working Group. The trainingwillprovide withtheknowledge andskillstomore theparticipants effectively control wildfires inBelizeespecially inSouthern Fire Management Friends ofSwallow Caye •$3,245.00 Approved: Oct.12.2011 •Status: Ongoing Geodatabase development andmanagement, amongotheruses. The courseshouldcover thebasicsofGISapplications andtheuseof ArcGIS software for mapping, dataanalysis, simulations and ArcGIS-Geographical Information Systems andpatialMapping L oc al W orkshop D /S T raining Exchange eminar C p o l e v e a p a G rants

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13 l i C t o t Local Workshop / Seminar Grants and Individual Professional Development Grants 2012 Global MPA Enforcement Conference This conference is being facilitated through WildAid, an international organization whose mandate is to reduce global biodiversity pres- sures from the illegal wildlife trade through public awareness and wildlife protection. Southern Environmental Association • $6,000.00 • Approved: Jan.27.2012 • Status: Ongoing

XXI Curso Internacional de Manejo de Areas Protegidas This course is expected to engage participants in many concepts, principles, and techniques in PA management and will provide practical experiences to improve their professional capacity for managing their respective PA. Belize Fisheries Department • $13,103.75 • Duration: Jul.6 - Aug.6.2011

Summer Teacher Institute in Environmental Studies and Culture 2011 Seeks to bring together teachers of the for an exchange with their counterparts from the USA focused on Environmental Education, Protected Areas Management, Cultural Diversity and Eco-tourism using a hand-on experimental learning approach. Belize Foundation for Conservation • $6,699.30 • Duration: Jul.11 - 15, 2011

UNEP-CEP/CaMPAM Training of Trainers Course in Marine Protected Areas Management (ToT) Two co-managers to attend and participate in this 2 week training initiative being coordinated in Belize with the UNEP-CEP and the Caribbean Marine Protected Area Managers Network (CaMPAM). The training will cover a wide array of topics in marine protected areas management including research and monitoring. Belize Fisheries Department • $2,849.00 • Duration: Sep.12 - 23, 2011

2nd National Workshop on the Development of Belize’s National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI): Enabling Sustainable Development through Equitable Access to Information The NSDI attempts to engage all relevant stakeholders in standardizing available spatial data, develop and implement new policies, and establish a national GIS protocol to ensure data produced by various stakeholders are relevant. Land Information Centre • $7,887.60 • Duration: Nov.9 - 11, 2011

Introduction to Practical Statistics for Marine Biologists The applicant is interested in conducting a training of 12 of its marine biologists from its Marine Protected Area system in practical statistics. It is expected that this training will help to enhance the capacity of the department in data collection, analysis and reporting to improve resource management. Belize Fisheries Department • $6750.00 • Duration: Dec.12.2011 - Apr.20.2012

New Techniques for the analysis of Biodiversity Data: from functional diversity to environmental services To undertake a short course in Biodiversity data gathering and analysis at CATIE, Costa Rica. Friends for Conservation and Development • $3,970.00 • Duration: Jul.11 - 15.2011

Support thesis work for Forest Officer-David Perera “Comparison of the efficiency of two band saw mills in Belize” This research will compare the milling processes utilized in Belize that uses two different sources of energy: horse driven mill versus die- sel fuel mill , and compare the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of both mills. Moreover, it will help to establish milling processes that provides the best results in the efficiency and sustainability of the conversion of logs to lumber. Such data would help the forest department to establish policies and requirements for the logging and milling industry in Belize. Belize Forest Department • $3,000.00 • Duration: Aug.11.2011 - Feb.8.2012

19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals The conference will provide the opportunity for the participants to learn about new and innovative tools and techniques utilized around the world for the conservation of marine mammals. Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute • $3,380.00 • Duration: Nov.26 - Dec.2.2011

14 p a C T F o u n d a t i o n G r a n t s This year, 3 new grants were awarded by the PACT Foundation, totalling $116,823.75. The Government of Belize signed the Debt for Nature Swap with the US Govern- ment and local NGOs on September 28, 2001. This agreement required the US c Government, with funds from The Nature Conservancy, to retire $18 million in s o debt from the Government of Belize. In return, the Belizean Government would f issue two bonds in the amount of $14.4 million which would be used in collabora- tion with local NGOs to protect valuable forests in the country. The local NGOs were committed to conserve and manage tropical forests and use the endow- ments for continued conservation efforts. This agreement became known as the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement (TFCA). m ii A product of this agreement was the creation of the PACT Foundation—offi- t a cially established in November 2004. The PACT Foundation; along with the Belize s Audubon Society, Programme for Belize, and the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment; are the beneficiaries of this first Debt for Nature Swap. Through this agreement, these four organizations receive monthly contributions from the Government of Belize. The role of the PACT Foundation as per the TFCA was to establish an endowment account with the funds received from the Debt for Nature Swap and issue Small Grants from the interest income earned. Recipients of these Small Grants would not include the NGOs partaking in this agreement. t c The PACT Foundation is a separate legal entity from the PACT Trust, but the Trust y serves as the administrator of the Foundation’s Grants Program.

Through this agreement, funding is provided to registered management organiza- tions of terrestrial protected areas to carry out projects in the areas of general park management and protection, environmental education, equipment, training and research. Under the PACT Foundation Grants Program, prospective grantees submit proposals in response to “Calls for Proposals” which are advertised at least once a year for grants up to $39,000.00.

L i s t o f O n g o i n g PA C T F o u n d a t i o n G r a n t s Critical Support to Mangrove Forest Protection at Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary Assistance for general management needs to improve employee working conditions and to train rangers in research to contribute to mangrove forest protection in Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary. So far, the one ranger has been hired and he is now working closely with two interns from ECOSUR in mangrove research and Sanctuary management. In addition, boat equipment, a portable toilet, sink, plumbing, telephone, and basic research equipment have been procured for the Ranger Station and the FOSC Main Office. Friends of Swallow Caye • $39,000.00 • Approved: Oct.7.2011 • Status: Ongoing

Reducing Deforestation and Enhancing Biodiversity Protection in the Sarstoon Temash Region This project supports SATIIM’s co-management of the Sarstoon Temash National Park, including five community rangers who conduct joint monthly foot and river patrols with the Belize Defence Force in and around the Park and along the Sarstoon River to monitor biodiversity and illegal activities (including illegal logging). Joint environmental education programs will be conducted in local schools with teachers and rangers. A birder training course will allow for the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and conservation. Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management • $38,823.75 • Approved: Oct.11.2011 • Status: Ongoing

Strengthening the Protection and Monitoring of Biodiversity within the Maya Golden Landscape This project will strengthen the enforcement of protected areas laws within the Maya Golden Landscape, in the Toledo District, by maintaining frequent ranger patrols in high risk areas. During patrols conducted in partnership with the Belize Defense Force (BDF), rangers encountered armed Xateros and high levels of illegal activity in the Western region of Bladen Nature Reserve. Ya’axche Conservation Trust • $39,000.00 • Approved: Nov.11.2011 • Status: Ongoing 15 M a r F u n d P r o j e c t s

This fiscal year, MAR Fund awared 4 Grants at a total value of

E $423,556.05 to organizations in Belize. D I T The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) is a private, non- profit corporation created by four environmental funds from Belize, , Honduras and México as a financial mechanism for conservation and adequate resource use in the Mesoamerican Reef Eco-region. MAR Fund’s mission s e i is to conserve the resources and natural processes in the r

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S a year for grants up to $100,000.00. PACT serves as the administrator for the MAR Fund Grants Program in Belize.

L i s t o f O n g o i n g M a r F u n d G r a n t s Improving Fisheries Management and Biodiversity Conservation in the Port Maintaining Enforcement Presence in the Southern Honduras Marine Reserve (PHMR) Belize Reef Complex (SBRC) Toledo Institute for Developemnt and Environment • $65,820.00 Southern Environmental Association • $131,740.05 Approved: Aug.13.2011 • Status: Ongoing Approved: Nov.25.2011 • Status: Ongoing

Objectives Objectives 1. Increase survival rates of Hawksbill Sea Turtles by re-locating nests to high- 1. Reduce fishing violations in the SBRC by 10% er ground on beaches in PHMR when compared to the 2011 levels 2. Provide training on monitoring and data management for field staff and 2. Make informed and adaptive management deci- fishermen with managed access licenses sions based on enforcement data analysis 3. Conduct a feasibility study on the restoration of Abalone Caye ranger sta- 3. Continue support and engagement from key tion and construct a coastal defence to prevent further erosion to protect stakeholder groups and community rangers existing managed access facilities *In partnership with Summit Foundation 4. Maintain a robust patrol system in hotspot areas to reduce degradation Strengthening Special Enforcement for Fisheries in the Southern Belize Reef Complex (SBRC) Enforcement Enhancement at the South Water Caye Marine Reserve Southern Environmental Association • $130,500.00 Belize Fisheries Department • $95,496.00 Approved: Feb.21.2012 • Status: Ongoing Approved: Sep.13.2011 • Status: Ongoing Objectives Objectives 1. Reduce the illegal gishing activity within the SBRC 1. Conduct robust enforcement program to reduce illegal activities by 25% through continuous support of a strong and ef- and conduct fishery dependent monitoring program on catch per unit ef- fective interagency enforcement team working in fort collaboration with local community members and 2. Enhance human capacity to reduce court prosecution losses and for long- relevant government agencies and an increased term benefit of assets acquired awareness of fisheries laws and regulations. *In partnership with Summit Foundation 16 E n v i r o n m e n t a l D o n a t i o n s SATIIM

Promotion of Community Baboon Sanctuary at the National Agriculture and Trade Show Community Baboon Sanctuary Women’s Conservation Group • $1,100.00 • Approved: Apr.28.2011

Manatee Sand Sculpture Competition Friends of Swallow Caye • $900.00 • Approved: Apr.28.2011

Support to First Place Winner of Belize Lionfish Project ECO-MAR • $4,000.00 • Approved: Jun.10.2011

5 Day Environmental Summer Camp Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management • $3,000.00 • Approved: Jul.4.2011

P l a n n i n g G r a n t

Albion Rehabilitation and Development Project San Antonio/ San Roman Village Council • $5,000.00 • Approved: Feb.13.2012

FOSC 17 f i n a n c i a l R e p o r t

The fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 saw the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) grow its revenues by some 2% while keeping a tight lid on administrative ex- penses. This combined with an 18% increase in Grants output summarizes what was another successful year of service to our partners in protected areas management.

Cruise Passenger Head Tax Commissions and PACT Fees collected from departing non-Belizeans continue to account for the largest share of PACT’s gross revenues. They contributed a combined $3.9 million to this year’s earnings representing 88% of PACT’s total income. While their combined performance continues to be robust, earnings from cruise commissions at $2.07 million outpaced that of departing visitor taxes at which contributed a tad less at $1.97 million. However, while the earnings in both these categories marginally outperformed the previous year, the picture was not as optimistic in interest income category as the impacts of a retreat to lower interest rates across the financial system saw a decline in this revenue category of 15% down to $511,000.00. Overall, however, the organization continued to strengthen its rela- tionships with partner agencies and with increased monitoring and improved efficiency of collections efforts we were able to maximize performance in revenue collections.

As PACT continues to improve its own capacity for service as the National Trust responsible for the financing of protected areas, the organization fully embraces the importance of containing it operating costs in an environment of subdued revenue growth. This year, the organization’s total administrative expense grew by 2% percent to just over $1.2 million which represented 27.5% of the year’s gross revenues and a mild improvement on last year’s ratio. The organization’s expenditure on the Grants Programme for this year increased by over $325,000.00—a full 18.6% improvement on last year.

This year PACT also managed to grow its endowment fund by 14% which now stands at $4.8 million. This growth is complemented by an improved balance sheet with total assets of $10.5 million up from $8.3 million dollars in the previous year. PACT’s poten- tial for improved resource mobilization was even further enhanced as the organization successfully attained an accreditation by the Adaptation Fund Board. This was earned largely on the core strengths of transparency and accountability both rooted in a strong governance structure and with the full support and endorsement of the Gov- ernment of Belize. This accomplishment has now opened the door for PACT, on behalf of the country, to access up to USD 10 million for select climate adaptation projects over the next five years.

PACT’s Finance Department will continue to build on its successes and pursue a path of prudent fiscal management while maintaining close collaboration with its partners in order to best to support the mission of the organization.

18 R e v e n u e P e r f o r m a n c e & E x p e n d i t u r e D istribution

R e v e n u e P e r f o r m a n c e 2011 - 2012

Interest Earned on Investments • 11%

Cruise Commission • 43%

Conservation Fees • 46%

E x p e n d i t u r e D istribution 2011 - 2012

Cost of Goods Sold • 3%

Net Income • 18% Administrative Expenses • 27%

Appropriation Endowment • 5%

Program Budget Expenditures • 47%

19 G r a n t I n v e s t m e n t s

G r a n t I n v e s t m e n t s 2011 - 2012

PACT Promotion & Awareness • 2%

Networking REDLAC/IUCN • 4%

Capacity Building & Scholarship • 2%

Project Grants • 91%

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 internal control Statement

37 Guiding philosophy The Protected Areas Conservation Trust is committed to a culture and organizational structure that upholds the following principles:

• Equity, transparency, accountability, and good governance. • Continuous fund growth and responsiveness to protected areas and constituents’ needs on a local, national and global scale. • Continuously setting new standards of efficiency in grant-making and delivery. • Effective communications to support of the day to day operations of PACT. • Programmatic funding that will lead to the benefit of as wide a stakeholder interest as pos- sible.

PACT Governance structure The highest decision making body of the Trust Fund is its Board of Directors. PACT enjoys the unique distinction as the only statutory authority in Belize in which the board has autonomy in its selection of its board members and chairperson. While as a statutory authority it cannot be an independent trust fund, its legislation has allowed for a substantive level of autonomy from the Government of Belize.

Board Composition and function The Board of Directors of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust is appointed in accordance with the Protected Areas Conservation Trust Act Chapter 218 Revised Edition 2003 part (ii) section (4).

The Board comprises eleven (11) members of which three (3) represent the non-government or- ganizations, two represent the tourism industry, four for the Government of Belize, the Executive director and one financial expert elected by members of the board.

The Board is guided in its roles and responsibilities as outlined in the PACT Act part II Delegation of powers and the board manual of March 2011 and has the executive control and management of the affairs of the Trust. It is ultimately responsible for the Trust’s effective and efficient admin- istration. The Board meets on a quarterly basis and generally makes rules of the Trust for the proper oversight of its affairs as is provided for in Section 13 of the Act. Executive management PACT’s daily operations are managed by the Executive Director with the assistance of the Associ- ate Director - Finance and the Associate Director - Grants. These three positions constitute the Senior Management Team of the Trust. The Executive Director is the General Manager of the Trust and is responsible for the overall day- to-day management of the Trust affairs.

38 Organizational components and purpose of the Trust

The functions of the Trust as outlined in Section 16 of the PACT Act are:

• to encourage and promote, for the benefit and enjoyment of the present and future genera- tions of the people of Belize, the provision, the protection, conservation and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of Belize. • to distribute from the Trust Fund such grants as it thinks fit to encourage, promote, and assist the undertaking by suitable persons and bodies of any research, studies or other activities re- lating to the nationwide effort to establish, operate, maintain and enhance protected areas, and other natural and cultural protected resources for the purposes of conservation, main- tenance of biodiversity, protection of ecological processes and for recreational enjoyment; • assist in the funding of activities which are eligible for funding under the Schedule of the Act • perform any other functions which may be necessary for the effective functioning of the Trust Fund.

Audits An annual audit of the Trust’s accounts should be carried out at the end of each fiscal year by an independent auditing firm approved by the Board of Directors. A copy of the completed audited financial statements should be forwarded to the Central Bank of Belize as the Trustee and fidu- ciary manager of the Trust Fund and Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Belize.

Endowment Fund As is provided for in the PACT Act, Section 30, the Board of Directors is responsible for the estab- lishment of the Endowment Fund of the Trust Fund.

The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to ensure that the Trust has funds in perpetuity in order that it can be sustainable and viable to continue its function in the event that the regular stream of revenues decreases or is interrupted.

The Endowment Fund receives no less than 5% of the total revenue of the Trust during each fiscal year. The Board of Directors can determine if the Trust shall contribute more than this minimum amount required for a fiscal year.

39 Finance and Audit committee Composition and Terms of Reference The Finance and Audit Committee will consist of at least three and no more than five members of the Board of Directors one of which should be financially literate. The Board will nominate the members and the Committee chair. The Finance and Audit Committee has the authority to conduct investigations into any matters within its scope, including:

• Approve and terminate the employment of the external auditors • Retain counsel, accountants or any other advice to inform in the conduct of any investigation. • Meet with the external auditors, staff and management to perform its function

advisory council Composition and Terms of Reference The Advisory Council’s existence is enshrined in the PACT Act and is composed of eleven members including representation from the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute, The Belize Tourism Board, development agencies, Government of Belize, Academia and Technical experts. The Council shall:

• Advise the board on technical and administrative matters and areas of improvement in the granting of funds. • Coordinate the preparation of the National Strategic Trust Plan • Evaluate grant proposals and advise the Board on their eligibility.

Risk management and internal controls PACT promotes a culture of prudent risk management and employs various mechanisms that are designed to identify and monitor key risk areas on a regular basis. Major processes in place to support this function are accounting manuals and procedures requir- ing appropriate separation of duties, transparent procurement and disbursement functions and a managerial and financial reporting framework that is regularly evaluated. The Finance and Audit Committee is a committee of the board and is responsible for the oversight of the risk management function. The committee is composed of four board members, the Execu- tive Director and the Associate Director - Finance. The committee’s terms of reference has been broadened to review adherence to proper financial management, ethical conduct and reporting standards and to take corrective actions where necessary. In addition the overall efficiency and relevance of the organization’s mission is secured by the commission of an external, independent five year institutional review and strategic plan and large grants evaluation. PACT’s physical assets are insured and reviewed for adequacy of coverage annually. The organiza- tion’s endowment and other fixed deposits provide a strong capital base and are held with Cen- tral Bank of Belize regulated commercial banks.

40 Employment equity and general work environment PACT adheres to the philosophy of providing equal employment opportunities. PACT will not discriminate for the purpose of hiring, promotion, retention, training and other personal em- ployment matters against any person because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap.

The employees of PACT are regulated by the PACT Personnel Policy Manual which is consistent with the Belize Labor Act Chapter 297 Revised edition 2003. The manual provides for the provi- sion of a working environment consistent with PACT’s philosophy by addressing the conditions of work including but not limited to:

• Employee Training • Employee Responsibility • Employee Health and Safety

Code of conduct and conflict of interest The PACT Board is guided by the PACT Act chapter 218 Revised Edition 2003 and its Board manual which contains clear and detailed policies and guidelines defining its code of conduct, conflicts of interest and a manner on how the board should proceed in addressing any contraventions that may arise.

Grant management We hereby affirm that Protected Areas Conservation Trust Grants Program Manual of June 2011 was adhered to.

Legislative compliance The Protected Areas Conservation Trust complies with the following legislations and Standards.

• PACT ACT Chapter 218 Revised Edition 2003 • Finance and Audit (Reform) Act, 2005 • Office of the Contractor General • Labor Act 297 Revised Edition 2003 • International Financial Reporting Standards

41 p r o t e c t e d a r e a s AC - Ambergris Caye | Bze - Belize District | Cayo - Cayo District | Czl - Corozal District OW - Orange Walk District | SC - Stann Creek District | TD - Toledo District

Name iUCN Documented location co-manager category Area (acre)

Archaeological Reserves (Managed by NICH) ii 93.000 Bze Barton Creek II 5.020 Cayo ii 22.390 cayo Caracol ii 25,000.000 cayo Cerro Maya ii 43.78 czl ii 1,997.000 cayo ii 958.500 oW ii 40.010 td ii 8.601 Bze ii 121.320 td Nohoch Che’em ii 453.710 cayo Santa Rita ii 3.730 czl Serpon Sugar Mill ii 114.000 sc St. George’s Caye Cemetery ii 0.239 Bze ii 51.600 cayo Yarborough Cemetery ii 1.500 Bze

Bird Sanctuaries (Managed by the Lands Department) Bird Caye iv 1.288 Bze Doubloon Bank IV 3.690 Bze Little Guana Caye iv 2.567 czl Los Salones iv 2.928 czl Man of War Caye iv 1.913 sc Monkey Caye IV 1.285 TD Un-Named Caye iv 1.066 Bze

Forest Reserves (Managed by the Forest Department) (Marine) VI 100.000 Bze Forest & Marine Reserves Assoc. of Caye Caulker (FAMRACC) Chiquibul vi 147,810.000 cayo Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD) Columbia River vi 148,357.000 td Deep River vi 78,574.000 td Freshwater Creek VI 28,069.000 Czl/Bze-OW Grants Work VI 7,590.000 SC Machaca vi 3,119.000 td Manatee vi 89,929.090 Bze-sc Mango Creek 1 VI 13,795.037 SC Mango Creek 2 VI 213.000 SC Mango Creek 4 VI 11,687.657 SC/BZ-TD Maya Mountain vi 41,741.000 cayo Monkey Caye VI 1,460.000 TD Mountain Pine Ridge vi 106,477.809 cayo Sibun vi 106,192.000 cayo Sittee River vi 93,920.000 sc Swasey Bladen vi 15,000.000 td Vaca vi 40,243.000 cayo

42 Name iUCN Documented location co-manager category Area (acre)

Mangrove Reserve St. George’s Caye 15.000 Bze

Marine Reserves (Managed by the Fisheries Department) Bacalar Chico iv 15,577.000 Ac Caye Caulker VI 9,670.000 Bze Forest & Marine Reserves Assoc. of Caye Caulker (FAMRACC) Gladden Spit/ Silk Cayes IV 25,600.000 SC Southern Environmental Association (SEA) Glover’s Reef iv 86,652.097 sc Hol Chan ii 13,336.194 Bze Port Honduras iv 101,100.000 td toledo Institute for Development & Environment (TIDE) iv 38,594.000 td southern Environmental Association (SEA) Southwater Caye iv 117,874.900 sc

National Parks (Managed by the Forest Department) Aguas Turbias ii 8,950.000 oW Bacalar Chico (Marine) v 28,148.000 Ac Billy Barquedier ii 1,500.000 sc steadfast Tourism and Conservation Association (STACA) Chiquibul ii 285,937.000 cayo Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD) Five Blues Lake II 4,250.000 Cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Gra Gra Lagoon ii 1,197.000 sc Friends of Gra Gra Guanacaste ii 51.500 cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Honey Camp II 7,772.000 Czl/Bze-OW (Marine) ii 10,119.000 sc southern Environmental Association (SEA) Mayflower Bocawina II 7,565.610 SC Friends of Mayflower Bocawina Melinda ii 85.000 sc Monkey Bay II 2,250.000 Bze Noj Kaax Meen Eligio Panti II 14,124.300 Cayo Belize Development Foundation (BDF) Payne’s Creek II 37,680.000 TD Toledo Institute for Development & Environment (TIDE) Peccary Hills ii 10,744.000 Bze Rio Blanco ii 100.000 td rio Blanco Mayan Association (RBMA) Sarstoon/Temash II 41,000.000 TD Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Mgt. (SATIIM) St. Herman’s Blue Hole ii 574.500 cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS)

Natural Monuments (Managed by the Forest Department) Actun Tunichil Muknal Ia 455.000 Cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Blue Hole (Marine) iii 1,023.000 Bze Belize Audubon Society (BAS) (Marine) ii 9,700.000 Bze Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Thousand Foot Fall iii 1,290.000 cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS) III 4,847.000 SC Belize Audubon Society (BAS)

Nature Reserves (Managed by the Forest Department) Bladen ia 99,673.800 td Ya’axche Conservation Trust Burdon Creek Ia 4,865.000 Bze Hopkins Wetlands 1,565.628 SC Tapir Mountain ii 6,286.000 cayo Belize Audubon Society (BAS)

Private Reserves (Managed by the Forest Department) Aguacate Lagoon iv 283.900 cayo Mennonite Community Community Baboon Sanctuary iv 12,980.011 Bze community Baboon Sanctuary Women’s Cons. Group Golden Stream Corridor Preserve iv 15,000.000 td Ya’axche Conservation Trust Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary IV 1,473.588 Bze Matthew Miller Rio Bravo Conservation & iv 259,134.152 oW Programme for Belize (PfB) Management Area Runaway Creek IV 7,123.800 Bze Birds Without Borders Shipstern Nature Reserve iv 18,840.381 czl Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative (CSFI) TIDE Block 127 IV 11,000.000 TD Toledo Institute for Development & Environment (TIDE)

43 Name iUCN Documented Location co-manager category Area (acre)

Public Reserves Cockroach Bay 19,988 Bze Dolphin Park II 2.468 Bze Grants Land 0.820 czl Krooman Reserve 57.800 Bze Seine Bight Village 0.750 sc

Wildlife Sanctuaries (Managed by the Forest Department) Agua Caliente (Luha) iv 5,492.000 td Aguacaliente Management Team Cockscomb Basin IV 87,318.000 SC/BZ-TOL Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Corozal Bay iv 180,500.000 czl sarteneja Alliance for Conservation & Dev. (SACD) Crooked Tree IV 41,297.000 Bze-OW Belize Audubon Society (BAS) Gales Point iv 9,095.000 Bze gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary Management Committee Labouring Creek Jaguar Corridor IV 9,184.000 Bze-Cayo PANTHERA Spanish Creek IV 5,985.000 OW Rancho Dolores Environmental Dev. Group Swallow Caye iv 8,970.130 Bze Friends of Swallow Caye (FOSC)

Spawning Aggregation Site Reserves (Managed by the Fisheries Department) Caye Bokel, Turneffe Island Atoll iv 1,375.994 Bze Dog Flea Caye, Turneffe Island Atoll iv 1,407.994 Bze Emily or Caye Glory iv 1,343.995 sc Gladden Spit iv 3,590.396 sc Nicholas Caye, Sapodilla Cayes iv 1,663.993 td Northern Glover’s Reef Atoll iv 1,799.193 sc Rise and Fall Bank, Sapodilla Cayes iv 4,249.583 td Rocky Point, Ambergris Caye iv 1,404.794 czl Sandbore, Atoll iv 1,279.995 Bze Seal Caye, Sapodilla Cayes iv 1,599.994 td South Point, Lighthouse Reef Atoll iv 1,343.995 Bze

Nassau Grouper & Species Protection (Managed by the Fisheries Department) Maugre Caye, Turneffe Atoll iv 1,918.224 Bze Northern Two Cayes, Lighthouse Reef iv e927.313 Bze

Note: S.R. & O - Statutory Rule & Order S. I - Statutory Instrument Documented Area may differ from the GIS area Private Reserves are only those recognized by the Forest Department Source: Land Information Centre, Land and Surveys Department

44 45 PARTNERS

Government International Mesoamerican Latin America OAK Foundation PACT Foundation of Belize Union for Reef Fund & Caribbean Conservation Network of of Nature Envrionmental Funds 3 Mango Street www.pactbelize.org City Cayo District, Belize www.facebook.com/pactbelize Tel: +501 822 3637 www.youtube.com/pactbelize Fax: +501 822 3759 [email protected]