C e l e b r a t i n g 2010 - 2011 fifteen Y e a r s of innovation, leadership and impact in protected areas! nnual RE PO RT A nnual Annual Report 2010 - 2011

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Note: All dollar figures in this report are in Belize Dollars. $1 US Dollar is equivalent to $2 Belize Dollars. Celebrating fifteen Y e a r s table of contents

Message from the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment...... i

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

Message from the 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

Grants Program me...... 1 grants Application, Selection and Approval Process...... 1 new Grants...... 2 large Grants Program...... 4 Small Grants Program...... 6 Support Grants...... 9 Capacity Building Program...... 10

PACT Foundation...... 13 MAR Fund...... 15 Environmental Donations...... 16

Financial Report...... 17 audited Financial Report...... 19

Protected Areas List...... 36 Protected Areas Map...... 39 Stakeholders’ Website...... 40 Message from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment It is once again my distinct pleasure to launch the 2010-2011 Annual Re- port of the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) on its 15th an- niversary as the only national Trust dedicated to sustainable management, financing, and development of Belize’s natural resources. Over the last year, PACT has achieved and continues to accomplish a number of important initiatives that together better positions the institution to effectively serve its constituents and successfully carry out its mandate.

Last year, I informed you that the PACT Board of Directors and the Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow, had commissioned an institutional assessment of PACT; this year, I am privileged to report that both the Institutional Assessment and Strategic Plan 2011-2016 of PACT were completed and endorsed by the Cabinet. While the assessment has resulted in a number of necessary re-engineer- ing of policies, procedures, and processes aimed at streamlining efficiency, increasing performance and productivity, and improving constituency engagement, the Strategic Plan, currently being implemented, will allow the institution to continue its growth, deliver its mandate, increase its impact, and maintain its relevance as the national Trust.

PACT continues its critical and robust investments in Belize’s protected areas investing almost $3 million in new and ongoing grants while still managing to grow the endowment by some $450,000. To date, PACT has invested $22 mil- lion in over 400 projects nationally to finance conservation and sustainable development of Belize’s protected areas. This is a tremendous achievement for any institution and it is fitting to celebrate such success on PACT’s 15th an- niversary. Already, PACT is recognized globally as a financing mechanism with transparent and accountable systems of collecting revenues, investing and managing grants even while maintaining its public-private partnership that is hallmark of PACT.

I congratulate the PACT Board and Management for yet another year of dedicated service and strategic leadership that has allowed and will continue to position PACT to embrace the many challenges that will surely arise. On behalf of the Government of Belize, I take this opportunity to thank all of PACT’s stakeholders for their unwavering support to and for their continued commitment to PACT. The Government is proud of PACT’s achieve- ment and will continue to ensure that the institution continues to grow and diversify its revenue so as to allow PACT to better meet the ever growing need of sustainable financing for Belize’s protected areas.

I thank you.

Honorable Gaspar Vega Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment

i Message from the Chairperson of the Board of Directors The fiscal year 2010-2011 saw marked progress in the commence- ment of a new chapter in the evolution of the Protected Areas Con- servation Trust (PACT). Fresh off the finalization of our institutional assessment, PACT embarked on setting the stage for the implementa- tion of our Strategic Plan 2011-2016. This plan calls for the first two years of its implementation period to be focused on streamlining the organization for enhanced operational and financial efficiency.

By mid-2010, PACT completed the process of restructuring the organization ensuring a full complement of relevant and capable staff for improved internal operations as well as service delivery to stakeholders. It is anticipated that these changes have positioned PACT to successfully grow and sustain the Fund while enhancing its institutional capacity and overall management. Additionally, the process of engaging stakeholders in the re-structuring of the Grant Programme was also undertaken and resulted in recom- mendations for further development of the Programme during 2011. This ongoing process should achieve significant improvement in the allocation, management, and impact of PACT Grants. As it relates to improved governance and stakeholder confidence, efforts have continued to bring more effective leadership and direc- tion to PACT as well as to strengthen inter-institutional linkages.

Along with these new efforts, the PACT Team continued its service to our primary stakeholders—our es- teemed grantees, investing almost $3 million in new and ongoing grants. Our partnerships with the PACT Foundation, Oak Foundation, MesoAmerican Reef Fund, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, and other key partners also continued to be strengthened. With last year’s achievements, we anticipate that PACT is now better poised to carry out its mandate and we continue our efforts with much excitement and gratitude to stakeholders. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I encourage your continuous support and am proud to share our 2010-2011 Annual Report.

Beverly Castillo (Mrs.) Chairperson

ii Message from the Executive Director It is my pleasure to share with you a synopsis of our work during the fiscal year 2010-2011. The success of PACT continues to demon- strate Belize’s commitment to conservation of our natural heritage, by instituting a long term financing mechanism to support manage- ment of our natural resource. In late 2009, the PACT Board of Direc- tors commissioned a comprehensive institutional review of PACT for the period April 1997 to March 2009. The exercise took four months and concluded in April 2010. The assessment emphasized that PACT remains distinctive in the region because it is the only public envi- ronmental fund where the Government represents the minority on the Board and further highlights that PACT is widely recognized as an innovative, sustainable financing mechanism for conservation that was established by public funding sources.

Overall, the Trust’s investments have grown at an annual rate of 10.67% and since 1997, PACT has invested over $22 million dollars supporting over 400 projects to various government agencies and non-government organiza- tions, including community based groups for conservation initiatives throughout Belize. The recommendations of this assessment informed our new Strategic Plan (2011-2016) and set the stage for a new phase in the evolu- tion of PACT. Our Strategic Plan was subsequently presented and endorsed by the Government in July 2010.

As we embark on celebrating 15 years of innovation, leadership and impact in protected areas financing, it is only fitting that we acknowledge the efforts of all individuals who believed in the concept and vision of PACT. The unwavering support from our Government demonstrates commitment to the sustainable management of our natural resources. The engagement of and support from our grantees allows for ongoing refinement and improvement of our grant making capabilities and our national and international partnerships ensure that we are at the forefront for mobilizing financial resources for our country.

As the PACT community continues to expand, we look forward to meaningful collaboration and partnerships. On behalf of the PACT Board of Directors, Management and Staff, we thank you for your ongoing support and guidance in advancing the mission of PACT for the benefit of all Belizeans.

Sharon Ramclam Executive Director

iii Left to Right Mrs. Jessie Young, Dr. John Morris, Mrs. Beverly Castillo, Mr. Peter Tonti, Ms. Candy Gonzalez, Mr. Earl Green, Mrs. Zita Perez, Mr. Lindsay Garbutt, Ms. Denise OcKey

The Board

Mrs. Beverly Castillo • Chair Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment The Advisory Council Dr. John Morris • Vice Chair Institute of Archaeology James Azueta • Chair Natural Resources Management Background Mr. Earl Green Mr. Silvano Cobb Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association Mrs. Zita Perez Ministry of Finance Mr. Brian Woodye Institute of Archaeology Department Mr. Lindsay Garbutt Ministry of Mr. Martin Alegria Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment Ms. Candy Gonzalez J.D. Belize Alliance for Conservation of Ms. Laura Esquivel Non-Governmental Organizations Belize Tourism Board

Mrs. Jessie Young Dr. Phillip Morgan Community Based Organization University of Belize

Ms. Denise OcKey Mr. Michael Singh Belize National Tour Operators Association Ministry of Tourism

Mr. Peter Tonti Mr. Emil Mena Belize Tourism Industry Association Finance Expert

Ms. Janet Gibson Natural Resource Management Expert

Mr. Vincent Gillett Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute iv the PACT staff

Left to Right Standing: Ms. Lorena Ramirez, Ms. Nayari Diaz, Mrs. M. Joyce Tun, Mr. Kevin Maddison, Ms. Vanessia Burke, Mr. Mark Zelaya, Mrs. Angela Usher, Mr. Michael Pipersburgh, Ms. Ellen Arnold, Ms. Christine Valerio, Ms. Deidra Smith, Ms. Farrah Tingling, Mr. Darrel Audinette Seated: Mrs. Modesta Cal, Mr. Kerry Belisle, Ms. Natalie Rosado, Ms. Sharon Ramclam

Advisory Council Board of Directors

Executive Director PACT Organizational Chart Standing Committees Executive Assistant

Associate Director - Grants Associate Director - Finance

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

Grants Officer v Capacity Building VISION PACT is a strategic partner in the funding, management, and sustainable development of Belize’s natural and cultural re- sources for the benefit of Belizeans and the global community.

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

Guiding Principles • 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 What is PACT? The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) was established in 1996 as Belize’s national conservation Trust Fund. It was legally established as a statutory body after several years of consultations and meetings with various non-governmental organizations, government departments, private sector and international conservation organizations. Source of Funding 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 in- terested individuals.

The revenue derived is invested back into the protected areas through PACT’s Grants Programme.

vii Grants Programme Grants Application, Selection and Approval Process PACT’s Grants Programme was established in 1997 as a Small All project applications submitted to PACT undergo Grants Program. This Programme has since evolved and at pres- three levels of screening: an eligibility screening pro- ent the portfolio of grants includes: cess by PACT’s Internal Screening Committee (ISC), a Project Grants technical evaluation by the Advisory Council (AC) and Small Grants | Medium-Sized Grants | Large Grants a final review by PACT’s Board of Directors (BoD) who Environmental Support Grants | Planning Grants | Financial Aid Grants then makes the final decision on all grants. The first Capacity Building Grants screening process by the ISC ensures the completeness Research Grants | Environmental Fellowships | Capacity Development Grants of the application and general evaluation of the applica- tion. The Advisory Council then focuses on the techni- Individual Professional Development Grants cal merits, feasibility and relevance of the application to Local Workshop/Seminar Implementation Grants PACT’s mission, strategic plan, National Protected Areas At the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2010-2011, PACT Policy and Systems Plan (NPAPSP) and any other rel- restructured the Grants Programme into portfolios in an effort evant policy. Lastly, projects recommended by the AC to equitably distribute the work load among the Grant Officers. are presented to the BoD for final consideration. PACT now has a Northern, Southern, National and a Capacity Building Portfolio. PACT also commenced the reengineering of the Grants Manual to allow multiple organizations to merge to apply for larger grants, revising our Scholarship Programme (now Environmental Fellowship), and instituting of a multi-tiered granting scheme. Call for proposal

Grant Application Completeness and Agreement Submission Eligibility by Project Officers Applic a

Eligible 1st Disbursement Organization Technical Proposal Evaluation by tion a nd Approv Approved Advisory Council Project Reporting Implementation Board Evaluation Site Visits/ Monitoring and Meetings Evaluation ement Gr a nt m n ag a l

Subsequent Project Disbursement Completion

External Evaluation The purpose of the PACT’s Grants Programme is to support protected ar- eas projects through four funding areas: Protected Areas Management and Conservation | Protected Areas Promotion and Development | Environmental For more on the Grants Programme and to read Education and Awareness | Community Development around Protected Areas more on the Project Features, visit our website: 1 pactbelize.org/News.aspx. new grants

This fiscal year (2010-2011) PACT awarded a total of 34 New Grants to various ogranizations. Small Grants • 10 Support Grants • 7 Capacity Building Grants • 7 PACT Foundation Grants • 5 Environmental Donations • 5 PACT continues to administer a total of 59 projects under the Grants Programme.

Chiquibul Gladden Spit Cockscomb Basin National Park Marine Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary Chiquibul is the largest Gladden Spit is comprised Cockscomb is the world’s protected area in Belize of 3 small cayes and lo- first preserve. This and is home to the longest cated in the Great Bar- area is managed by the Be- and largest known net- rier Reef and contains the lize Audubon Society (BAS). work of caves in Central best-developed and most The Sanctuary is home to America—the Chiquibul continuous reef due to its over 300 species of wildlife Cave System and the high- elevation, good water qual- including all 5 of Belize’s est point in Belize—Doyle’s ity, and modified wave re- cats—, , Jag- Delight (3,688 feet). It is gime. This protected area uarondi, Puma and the Jag- co-managed by Friends for is managed by the Southern uar. It is also home to the Conservation and Devel- Environmental Association second highest point in opment (FCD) who works (SEA) which mainly over- Belize, the famous Victoria to maintain the beauty and sees whale shark tourism Peak (3,675 feet). diversity of the area. at Gladden Spit.

Area: 285,937.000 Area: 25,600.000 Area: 124,127.000 A must see at Chiquibul: A must see at Gladden Spit: A must see at Cockscomb: Parrot Fish

www.fcdbelize.org www.seabelize.org www.belizeaudubon.org 2 Gladden Spit & Silk Cayes Marine Reserve

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Chiquibul National Park

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Project Feature managers andassistants;managers and tion (AP co-management framework, ofprotected andviableco-managers areas. soastobemore effective partners the within co-managementobligations meet order to in improve competiencies to organizational organizations their forthese plans and budgets. In the next few months, these co-managers will be presenting their work as the project closes. It is important To date all trainings have been completed and the co-managers have finalized financial reports, strategic plans, and operational initial one year capacity development program will provide which in 3 keydirect support areas: an of development the through co-managers of needs building capacity address grant,to large aims APAMOtheir Through the for grants year,P This ganizational planning, financial management, project development, and board development; AMO). A successfully closed four closed successfully CT isheries Department and Department Fisheries Large Grants (3) provision ofequipmentandcommunications inorder tohaveafunctionaloffice. ssociation of Protected of Association Large Capacity Building Workshops rants and continues to administer 2 ongoing 2 administer to continues and Grants Development ofNRMProgram •UB reas Management Organiza- Management Areas • APAMO (2) support through support of hiring project (1) training in or- and mentoring Table 1. List of Ongoing Large Grants Organization Title/ Duration Status Date Amount Description Approved Approved Forest Department Improving protected areas management in Be- 6 years Completed Feb.10.2004 $889,989.98 lize through the institutional strengthening of 10 months the Management Programme of the Forest Department Objectives 1. Provided strategic direction and guidance to the Forest Department’s programmes and sub-programmes 2. Provided direction for the effective administration and development of protected areas 3. Strengthened and revitalized the biodiversity management programme of the Forest Department Belize Audubon Towards the sustainability of BAS managed 4 years Completed Aug.30.2005 $455,501.55 Society (BAS) protected areas 9 months Objectives 1. Increased the level of sustainability through expansion and further development of tourism infrastructure 2. Strengthened the Biodiversity Information System within the organization 3. Decreased anthropogenic (human) threats to biodiversity and natural resources at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Natural Monument University of Belize Developing the University of Belize’s Natural 4 years Completed Nov.15.2005 $825,000.00 (UB) Resource Management (NRM) Program 6 months Objectives 1. Built capacity within the NRM Program which included acquisition of equipment, computers, laboratories and transportation necessary to support teaching and project activities 2. Developed the UB campus and associated properties at Middle Long Caye, Hunting Caye and Calabash Caye that provided quality education programs to both national and international students 3. Increased awareness, knowledge and support for the NRM Program through public awareness and promotional activities 4. Established endowed chairs in Marine/Coastal Resource Management and Terrestrial/ Watershed Resource Management 5. Developed and promoted research and projects that are of national priority and need in collaboration with governmental agencies, national organizations and communities involved in natural resource management Friends for Sustainable management programme for the 4 years Completed Oct.6. 2006 $839,353.20 Conservation and core conservation of the Chiquibul Maya 2 months Development (FCD) Mountain key biodiversity area in Belize Objectives 1. Established an administrative structure for the 2. Developed and instituted a cooperation building and public awareness strategy 3. Established a viable and integrated sustainable management program 4. Reduced illegal incursions in the Chiquibul/ Key Biodiversity area Fisheries Towards the sustainability of the Marine 2 years Ongoing Mar.31.2009 $455,501.55 Department Reserve Network (MRN) in Belize 5 months Objectives 1. Strengthened the central operational center within the Marine Reserve Network and stakeholders 2. Decreased illegal activities and promote safety at the marine reserves, co-management partners and operation center 3. Increased public awareness on marine protected areas of Belize 4. Minimized user conflicts and abolished anchor damage in the marine protected areas and highly visited recreation areas 5. Enhanced staff capacity in monitoring, research, enforcement, environmental education and public relations Association of Support for capacity building for improved 1 year Ongoing Feb.19.2010 $236,189.10 Protected Areas protected areas management in Belize 8 months Management Orga- nization (APAMO) Objectives 1. Increased the institutional capacity of at least 4 conservation CBO’s in four key governance and management areas 2. Improved the management and conservation of 4 protected areas through increased capacity of at least 4 CBO’s Total $3,701,535.38 5 6 Objectives tion Ya’axche- Conserva Objective Objectives Development (FCD) and Conservation Friends for Association (BFC Cooperatives Belize Fishermen Project Feature Organization T rust 1. 2. 1. 4. 3. 2. 1. is attheBelize Zoo. InChiquibul, ofmore than10atatime! wesawtheminnumbers and most Belizeans have never seen this magnificent in the wild. In fact, the only other place PACT staff has seen this bird On the side,brighter the Chiquibul Forest is home to the Scarlet Macaw is which rarely, if ever spotted on the regular in Belize enforcement theChiquibulForest stillrequires resources tomitigatethemultiple impacts. law and surveillance active of years Forest.three Chiquibul After the in incursions illegal addressing continue and agement man and monitoring biodiversity for framework a implement and establish to Forest.” FCD’sefforts support to is grant This in Belize. PACT awarded $100,000 to FCD for their project entitled “Strengthening Management Effectiveness in the Chiquibul protectedareas,protectedall largest area of the acres)it (437,376 making percent 16.8 Forestencompasses Chiquibul The below.table the in detailed are year,fiscal this For $845,825.10. of value total a at Grants grantees PACT Small The 10 awarded pleted oneoftheirprojects. feature Seebelow ashort onthegoing project.

of theChiquibulMaya MountainsKey Biodiversity Maintained management presence within the CNP and established methods of collaboration with partners and stakeholders the fishing industry andthathas representationthe fishingindustry from allthemajorfishingcommunities reconstituted,a accountable,place of reflective transparent,Have in is that effective,structuregovernanceresponsive and ment allfishersandgearused, andmonitorproduction from wherereserves possible docu- will that database development through a the of commercialfishery the of management the forProvide data critical Maintain thebroadleaf forest in itscurrent condition orbetter, andensure continued connectivity Reduce hunting and illegalincursionsinBNR through astructured patrolling system Establish aneffective andcoordinated multi-agency landscape level patrol system Improve thecurrent sizeandconditionofthegamespeciespopulations A) Table 2. ListofSmallGrantsfor theperiod April 1, 2010toMarch 31, 2011 Implementation ofBFC and monitoringprogram by the structured biodiversity research through targetedenforcement supported integrity ofBladenNature (BNR) Reserve Ensuring themaintenanceofecological (CNP) Program for theChiquibulNationalPark A SustainableManagementF Small Grants Description Title/ ine of those projects are still ongoing with ongoing still are projects those of Nine A’s StrategicPlan ollow-Up Area 9 months 9 months 6 months Duration Chiquibul Forest Ongoing Completed Ongoing Status • FCD Sep.28.2010 Sep.28.2010 Oct.6.2010 Approved CD having com- having FCD Date Approved Amount $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 - Table 2. List of Small Grants for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Organization Title/ Duration Status Date Amount Description Approved Approved Restore Belize Education for Conservation Initiative 26 months Ongoing Oct.6.2010 $100,000.00 Objective 1. Increase high school attendance in Belize Southern Improving Adaptive Management by 13 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $102,815.10 Environmental Enhancing Linkages between Science and Association (SEA) Enforcement Objectives 1. Stabilize and maintain commercial species 2. Establish carrying capacities for National Park (LBCNP), Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) and Marine Reserve (SCMR) to determine the level of tourism and other related impacts on the marine resources 3. Reduce the level of illegal fishing activity within LBCNP, GSSCMR, and SCMR Ya’axche Strengthening Surveillance and Research 12 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $99,010.00 Conservation Trust within Bladen (BNR) Objectives 1. Maintain a more comprehensive Biodiversity Database 2. Reduce illegal incursions and hunting in BNR Friends for Strengthening Management Effectiveness 12 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $100,000.00 Conservation and in the Chiquibul Forest Development (FCD) Objectives 1. Implement framework for effective management of the Chiquibul Forest 2. Reduce illegal activities in the Chiquibul Forest 3. Institute a research and monitoring system that will actively assist in the management of the Chiquibul National Park Forest and Community Involvement in Marine 12 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $100,000.00 Marine Reserves Protected Areas Data Collection and Association of Management Caye Caulker (FAMRACC) Objectives 1. Revisit Rapid Environmental Assessment site and conduct new area surveys throughout Caye Caulker Marine Reserve (CCMR) 2. Improve conduct of guides and fishermen at North Channel and Mini-Reef 3. Conduct a detailed baseline and assessment of condition of rare, threatened and endangered Coral species in and adjacent to CCMR as part of a countrywide effort 4. Improve numbers and size of commercial species within CCMR no-take zone as compared with extraction zones Friends of Swallow Research, Management and 12 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $100,000.00 Caye (FOSC) Communications Development at Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary Objectives 1. Have a sound business plan that fully resources the sanctuary well into the next decade 2. Impress Belize and the world with the importance of the manatees of Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Have the Sanctuary become more relevant to the needs of more user groups 4. Have the benefit of more information about the manatees for the improved management of the Sanctuary 5. Have a relevant and cutting edge management plan Belize Development Sustainable Management of the Elijio Panti 12 months Ongoing Dec.15.2010 $94,000.00 Foundation (BDF) National Park Objective 1. Upgrade infrastructure at the national park to increase revenue generation for sustainability Total $845,825.10 7 Small Grants

Caye Caulker Forest & Marine Reserve • FAMRACC

Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary • FOSC

Bladen Nature Reserve • Ya’axche 8 MAR) tion Organization(ECO- Environmental- Conserva Fisheries Department Environment Natural Resources andthe Department, of Ministry andPetroleumGeology Management (SATIIM) Institute for Indigenous Research andBroadcast Aldebaran Marine Sarstoon Total $105,762.00 (PfB) Programme for Belize Education (BFREE) search andEnvironmental Belize F Project Feature Organization oundation for Re- Sea Turtles nestnearthe which Turneffe Reef.Atolls intheGreat Barrier species: turtle major Hawksbill,three Belizehosts Loggerhead, Green and snorkelers, fishermen, marine protected area managers, and NGOs.divers,owners, property coastal Today,public, general the among conservation year (2011) which aims to increase awareness of sea turtle legislation and this theProgramTurtle Watch launched Education,” ECOMAR Through ties of the PACT Challenge 2007. As their goal is to promote ‘Conservation fromname its activi- adopted the who company charitable a is ECOMAR making year, fiscal this possible 7projects. for Grants Support Environmental in $100,000 over awarded PACT T emash Table 3. Grants ListofSupport Approved for theperiod April 1, 2010toMarch 31, 2011 Environmental Support GrantsEnvironmental Support T ishery inBelize Fishery Sport T Public Sarstoon inthe Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Clean UpBelizeCampaign Harpy EaglesintheBladenNature Reserve known nest, nestlingandbreeding pairof Monitor andprotect the mostnortherly F Rio Bravo andManagement Conservation owards StrategicManagementofthe orest Fire Control urtle urtle Watch Program 2011 A wareness/Infomercial T emash Region Description Title/ 4 months 4 months 1 month 6 months 8 months 5 months 1 month Duration Sarstoon Sarstoon Temash National Park •SATIIM Ongoing Ongoing Completed Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Turtle Watch Program •ECOMAR Status F F Aug.12.2010 Jan.4.2011 Oct.04.2010 Jun.21.2011 F Approved eb.02.2011 eb.08.2011 eb.14.2011 Date ($6000 O Approved Amount $24,950.00 $10,872.00 $13,000.00 $10,000.00 $25,000.00 $12,000.00 and $6000 $9,940.00 P A CT) AK 9 Capacity Building Grants

PACT continues to administer two Research Grants. PACT awarded two Scholarships for pursuit of bachelor’s degree, the final two to be awarded since the introduction of the Environmental Fellow- ship Grant this year. This year, Capacity Development Grants totaled $42,741.10 which accounts for seven Grants, one of which was facilitated by PACT, Operational Planning Training Workshop, as a part of the mentorship program. The workshop was in collaboration with Friends for Conserva- tion Development and catered for eight Community Based Organizations. The main objective of the workshop was to promote more effective protected areas management through organiza- tional capacity development.

“Aside from the many species identified to be at risk, why ?” Bats provide critical services such as pollinators, seed dispersers, and insect predators. If we lose the bats and the ecosystem services they provide, we may lose much of the tropical and vegetation. With tropical forests helping to reduce CO2 that contributes to global warming and climate change, we cannot afford to ignore the silent nocturnal majority and the ecosystem services they provide. (Dr. Bruce Miller)

Ya’axche Conservation Trust’s Workshop served as a training session to prepare their field staff for the implementation of a long term Monitoring Program within the and surrounding communities. The workshop was also extended to field staff from other local conservation NGOs. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Bruce Miller, a leading Bat Biologist and Conservation Zoologist. Participants learned how to operate acoustic monitoring units, how to collect and extract data using these units, and procedures for trapping actual specimens.

oj e c t F eature The monitoring of bat species is a very important step in conservation and biodiversity monitoring as bats play a very important

Pr role in the ecosystem as pollinators. Bats also serve as indicator species of ecosystem health and even climate change.

Bat Workshop • Ya’axche

10 Table 4. List of Ongoing Research Grants Individual Research Area Objective Duration Date Amount Approved Approved Faustino Long term patterns of To quantify the efforts of disturbance Jan. 07.2008 – Jan.07.2008 $19,940.00 Chi recovery in mangrove from (1961) and sub- Aug.31.2011 forests and island changes sequent storms on the community and from hurricanes at Turneffe landscape level ecosystem dynamics in Atoll, Belize mangrove forest at Turneffe Atoll Omar Spatial Ecology and To provide new information on spatial Nov. 30.2007- Nov.30.2007 $28,227.95 Figueroa Conservation of the Jaguar ecology, behavior and diet of Oct.31.2011 (Panthera Onca) in Belize in central Belize, information that is necessary to help guide management and conservation of this region Total $48,940.00

Table 5. List of Scholarship Grants Approved for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Individual Program of Study Institution District Duration Date Amount Approved Approved Elbert Cowo Bachelor’s Degree in EARTH University, Corozal Jan.11.2010- May.25.2010 $110,559.00 Agricultural Science and Costa Rica Dec.20.2013 Natural Resource Amin Bobadilla Bachelor’s Degree in Natural University of Belize Orange Sep.6.2010- Aug.27.2010 $9,000.00 Resources Walk May.25.2012 Total $119,559.00

Capacity Building for CBO’s • PACT & FCD

11 Table 6. List of Local Workshop/Seminar and Individual Professional Development Grants for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Organization Title/ Objective Duration Date Amount Description Approved Approved Forest Department Co-managers Annual To provide a platform for Forest Jun. 28-29.2011 Mar. 04.2011 $9,400.00 General Meeting 2011 Department and its partners to dialogue over the year’s activities and plan for the coming year Lands Information Introduction to ArcGIS 10 To facilitate training of LIC staff Mar. 21-23.2011 Mar. 08.2011 $2,700.00 Center (LIC) Desktop (mapping tool) in the use and applications of ArcGIS software to better serve its function to provide natural resource data to the public and decision makers Ya’axche Conservation Bat Survey and To build capacity of the field staff Apr. 4-8.2011 Feb.08.2011 $4,636.00 Trust Monitoring Workshop for from three NGOs in Southern Conservation NGO’s in Belize in Bat ecology, acoustic Toledo bat monitoring equipment and methodologies to prepare the NGO’s for a bat survey in Toledo (Phase II Bat Risk Assessment) Fisheries Department Ocean Governance: Policy, To provide training to a staff May.18-Jun.15. Feb.08.2011 $7,035.00 Law and Management member in international ocean 2011 Training Programme 2011 management practices, new insti- tutional and legal infrastructures that help to build cooperation at the local, national and interna- tional levels Belize Audubon Society UNESCO-Sub Regional To train site managers and Focal Apr. 6-8.2011 Mar.08.2011 4,000.00 (BAS) meeting for the Periodic points of the World Heritage Site Reporting exercise of the in the completion of the Periodic Region Reporting questionnaire and Retrospective inventory process Forest Department Meeting of the Trinational To participate in the Trinational Dec.8.2010 Dec.03.10 $1,800.00 Coordinating Group Coordinating Group to discuss (GCT) as part of the progress made in the implementa- Project Fomento Del tion of the said project and open Manejo del Ecosistema discussions with the German Trinational de la Selva Maya Cooperation KfW interested in funding a project for the region Sarteneja Fishermen Operational Planning To facilitate training, in Nov. 29. 2010- Nov.25.10 $13,170.10 Association, Trial Farm Training Workshop collaboration with FCD, in May 27. 2011 Village Council, Belize operational planning for 8 Fishermen Cooperative CBOs and mentorship for the Association, Cayo development of respective Quality Honey operational plans for 2011-2012 Producers Cooperative, Belize Development Foundation, Itzamna Society, San Miguel River Watchers, Rio Blanco Mayan Association Total $42,741.10

12 Project Feature by the P advertised at least once a year for grants up to $39,000.00. are which Proposals” for to “Callsresponse in proposalsprogram, submit prospectivegrantees research.education,environmentaland equipment,training protection,and management park general of areas the in projects out carry to areasprotected T the administrator of the N the ment. of these small grants would not include the non-government organizations partaking in this agree monthlycontributionsfrom the swap. nature receive organizations for agreement, debt four this these first Through this of ries grammeforBelize, the and ToledoInstituteforDevelopment Environmentand arebeneficiathe sustainable industry. the of area this employerin big local the in employmentforToledo transferable these provideand skills opportunities District how developing can countries be compensated by carbon emitting forcountries avoided deforestation. Sustainable forestry is a compass and GPS units. The team also learned how deforestation and forest degradation is contributing to global warming and forestto inventories, introducedparticipants carbon, course. course REDD, training cardinalusing measurementThe and of points, system metric 7-day and the a and inventory forest of days Phase—37 Assessment the in completed been has which assessments, scientific future and this undertake to GSCP’s communities buffer the of training the towards is output this first A major expected outcome of the project is to, as accurately as possible, calculate the live carbon contained within the GSCP. The (REDD) Program, for themanagement asustainable financingmechanism of the BNR. thusstarting DegradationForest and Deforestationfrom Emissions Reducing the from funding carbon of reception for statistics improved services. The forest inventory will provide accurate information for sustainable extraction practices and will supply Ya’axche with (BNR), environmentaland Reserve Nature Bladen and knowledgecurrentbiodiversity (GSCP) the of enhancing base Preserve Ya’axche Conservation Trust’s project seeks to compile an inventory of forest species present within the Golden Stream Corridor tablishedin es officially was PACTwhich Foundationthe of creation the was agreement this of product A became known as the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement (TFCA). managetropicalendowmentsand theefforts.forests forusecontinuedconservation and agreementThis withlocalNGO’s protectto valuable forests country.thein localTheNGO’s were committed conserve to ernmentcollaborationwouldusedwouldinamountissuethe(US)bebonds$7.2million twoinof which vancy (TNC), to retire (US) $9 million in debt from the Government of Belize. In return, the Belizean Gov September28, 2001. agreementThis requiredGovernment, USthe fundsfromwith NatureTheConser The Government of Belize signed the Debt for Nature Swap with the US Government and local NGO’s on hrough this agreement, funding is provided to registered management organizations of terrestrial ature Swap and issue small grants from the interest income earned from this account. TF T C he P A A C was to establish an endowment account with the funds received from the Debt for Debt the fromreceived funds the with account endowment an establish to was T A N

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F F oundation grants oundation oundation as per oundationas T rust serves as R ecipients ------13 Table 7. List of PACT Foundation Projects Approved for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Organization Title/ Duration Status Date Amount Description Approved Approved Ya’axche Conservation Trust Forest Inventories for Assessment 12 months Ongoing Dec.9.2010 $36,010.00 of Environmental Services and Sustainable extraction practices Objectives 1. Gain information regarding the forest species within the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve for development of sustainable extraction mechanisms within Bladen Nature Reserve (BNR) for enhancement of biodiversity data 2. Build national capacity for protected areas management through training of students from the University of Belize’s Environ- mental Research Institute (UB ERI) and local, contracted rangers Steadfast Tourism and Gap funding for Natural 11 months Ongoing Dec.9.2010 $33,883.48 Conservation (STACA) Resource Management, protection and monitoring of Billy Barquedier National Park Objective 1. Provide enforcement/patrol activities in BBNP to ensure the proper management, protection and monitoring of natural resources Sarstoon Temash Institute Enhancing Biodiversity 6 months Ongoing Dec.9.2010 $24,200.00 for Indigenous Management Conservation in the Sarstoon (SATIIM) Temash Region Objectives 1. Monitor biodiversity of of the area to determine abundance and distribution of certain species of interest 2. Reduce incursions and threats to conservation targets in and around the Sarstoon Temash National Park by patrolling and pro- tecting the biodiversity and natural resources of the area Community Baboon Sanctuary Improving Organizational 12 months Ongoing Dec.9.2010 $22,800.00 (CBS) Management and Sustainability Objective 1. Hire a Programme Coordinator to improve the capacity in moving forward sustainability Forest and Marine Reserves Caye Caulker Forest Reserve 12 months Ongoing Dec.9.2010 $37,200.00 Association of Caye Caulker (CCFR) Habitat Restoration and (FAMRACC) Outreach Phase III Objectives 1. Maintain high quality conditions on the trail and signs of CCFR while encouraging correct conduct by visitors 2. Maintain restored forest sites in the face of extreme weather conditions and track growth progress 3. Involve school children and other volunteers in planting and maintenance activities 4. Add to CCFR’s ability to attract tourism by producing informational brochures for distribution 5. Generate posters and PowerPoint Presentations for display at Caye Caulker’s annual Lobsterfest Total $154,093.48

Forest Inventory • Ya’axche 14 Project Feature tal Southern Environmen- Objective Total $150,000.00 Association (SEA) Organization 1. Complex,” through andthis istobeachieved MARFund’s grant. programthe manage activities,better fishing to the goal with Belize Southern Reef the within activity fishing illegal “to reduce successful,farindustry).been so has tourism it strengthenlocal Since to the seeks in SEA decline the to (largelydue activities fishing illegal in increase the to due areas surrounding the in patrols increase to needing itself finds issue.SEA this combat to 2008 in Program Enforcement Special a launched (SEA) EnvironmentalAssociation SBRC.Southern the The within ties) Many people fish in this area of the reef; and recently, there has been an increase in fishing activities (and illegal fishing activi- bothnationallyand regionally asitmaintainspopulationsofatleast17 species ofinternationalconcern. (SBRC) isimportant spawn.to gather vastly grouper endangeredNassau the Complex and Reef Belizesnapper cubera Southern the The as such the in system reefcoral largest the WesternHemisphere. species where sites aggregation spawning fourprotects system This Belize,of coast Honduras,,the and along is miles and 600 than more stretches Reef Mesoamerican The and adequate resourceconservation use in the Mesoamerican for mechanism fromBelize,environmentalfinancial funds a Guatemala,as México and Honduras four by created corporation private,non-profit a is Fund) (MAR Fund Reef Mesoamerican The institutional strengthening.institutional and quality,fisheries tourism,water sustainable sustainable as such issues and areas priority for support financial and management, generations, technical through future and present of benefit sion is to conserve the resources and natural processes in the Mesoamerican

See below the grant awarded to the Southern Environmental Association (SEA) for this fiscal year. up to $40,000.00. P proposals in response to “Call for Proposals” which are advertised as least once a year for grants Table 8. ListofMARFundProjects Approved for theperiod April 1, 2010toMarch 31, 2011 agencies andanincreased awareness offisherieslaws and regulations and strong a effectiverelevantenforcementand communityinteragency members local of with workinggovernmentcollaboration team in support continuous through Complex Reef Belize Southern the within activity fishing illegal the Reduce in theSouthernBelizearrier ReefComplex Strengthening SpecialEnforcement for Fisheries MAR Fund A CT serves as the administrator for the MAR nder the MAR the Under Description Title/ Fund rants Program, prospective grantees submit Program,grantees prospectiveGrants Illegal Fishing•SEA 11 months Duration Reef Fund Ongoing Eco-region. MAR Status Grants Program in Reef region for the Jan.4.2011 Approved Date Fund’s mis- Belize. Approved $150,000.00 Amount 15 16

Project Feature Department of Department Belize (STA Conservation Total $13,850.30 Friends OfSwallow Caye (FOSC) Steadfast F orest Department Table 9. ListofEnvironmental Donations Approved for theperiod April 1, 2010toMarch 31, 2011 C S) Audubon Society(BA A) judges finally concluded on3winners. judges finallyconcluded the debate, lengthy a manatees.After on knowledge their presented successfully and forms different in creativity their expressed teams all challenging,as was selection The than anywhere else intheworld. Belize in numerous morethe is of Manatees,Manatees, sub-species Westwhich Indian Antillean the are Belize in jellyfish. Abundant upside-down the and dolphin bottlenose Crocodile,the the manatees,American of population healthy a to acres—home 8,790 approximatelycovers and boat) (by City Belizefrom away minutes 10 roughly is SCWS information onandaboutmanateeprotection isavailabletoallBelizeans andvisitors. protection of the endangered manatee. FOSC is working to ensure that proper and timely co-manages the Swallow Caye fordeclared (SCWS)—a the Wildlifesanctuary Sanctuary habitat.”and health their to threats ing organization,based community a is FOSC which reduc- by manatees of to future 1996,is the “safe-guardin FOSC’smission Established Day2011;event incelebration ofEarth highlightingthe West IndianManatees. Caulker School competed forPrimary who could make the best manatee! FOSC held this PACT in FOSC’sparticipated “Manatee Sand Sculpture Competition” as students of Caye This year, P Organization T ourism and Association Archaeology A CT awarded 5environmental donationsaslistedbelow. Environmental Donations S ProtectedClean UpandRepairstoBA Belize Richard caused by Hurricane Richard for damagestoBillyRelief efforts Barquedier NationalPark Manatee Sculpture Competition; 1 Establishment of Wildlife Corridor Billboards Archaeology Symposium2011 Billy Barquedeir National Park •STACA Description Title/ st and2 Areas afterHurricane nd Place A wards Manatee Sculpture Competition•FOSC Nov.16.2010 Mar.11.2011 Apr.29.2011 F Mar.8.2011 Approved eb.21.2011 Date Approved Amount $4,970.30 $5,000.00 $1,980.00 $1,000.00 $900.00 3 2 1 Financial Report

PACT has concluded its 15th year as the sole National Trust Fund responsible for the financing of protected areas realizing a net income of $1.3 million on gross revenues of $4.4 million. This compares to a net income of $1.0 million in the previous year on earnings of $4.5 million. This year the Trust also grew its endow- ment fund by 16 percent which now stands at $4.2 million. This endowment has been a solid capital base. It not only serves to secure the operational viability of PACT but was also instrumental in allowing the Trust to secure over 13 percent of its revenues from interest income. This year, administrative expenses saw an increase by less than a half percent to $1.2 million. The impact of this year’s per- formance resulted in the Trust growing its net assets to $8.3 million from $7.0 million in the previous year.

The major source of PACT’s revenues continue in a similar trend with cruise com- missions generating just over $1.9 million (43.8 percent of gross earnings) while PACT fees earned approximately $1.8 million (41.8 percent of total income). The Trust’s administrative expenses consumed 26 percent of gross revenues with the largest single category being salaries and staff benefits at 17 percent. This year PACT also reinvested over $450,000.00 into the PACT endowment fund while allocating more than $2.8 million towards the Grants Programme.

Outlook Based on tourism industry forecast the upcoming fiscal year should see relatively stable revenue streams despite a minor reduction in interest rates which will be partly offset by an increased endowment fund. However, the Trust has embraced the need to broaden its exist- ing revenue sources and is well positioned to undertake these efforts.

17 Distribution of Revenue & Expenditure

Revenue Distribution 2010 - 2011

Other Income • 0.7%

Commission • 43.8% PACT Fees • 41.8%

Interest • 13.6%

Expenditure Distribution 2010 - 2011

Net Income/(Loss) • 12%

Collection Fees • 3%

Other Operating Expenses •10% Programme Budget Expense • 52% Capital • 1%

Appro. To Endowment Fund • 5%

Staff Expenditures •17%

18 Programme Budget Expense • 52%

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Protected Areas of Belize

AC - Ambergris Caye | Bze - Belize District | Cayo - | Czl - Corozal District OW - Orange Walk District | SC - Stann Creek District | TD -

*New Protected Areas

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 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) Caye Caulker (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 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 36 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) Sapodilla Cayes 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 Laughing Bird Caye (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) 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) Half Moon Caye (Marine) ii 9,700.000 bze belize Audubon Society (BAS) Thousand Foot Fall iii 1,290.000 Cayo belize Audubon Society (BAS) Victoria Peak 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 Without Borders Shipstern Nature Reserve iV 18,840.381 Czl International Tropical Cons. Fdn TIDE Block 127 iV 11,000.000 tD toledo Institute for Development & Environment (TIDE) 37 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

38 39 Stakeholders’ Websites

www.apamo.net APAMO Association for Protected Areas Management Organization www.belizeaudubon.org BAS Belize Audubon Society www.elijiopantinationalpark.com BDF Belize Development Foundation www.bfreebz.org BFREE Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education www.belizetourism.org BTB Belize Tourism Board www.btia.org BTIA Belize Tourism Industry Association www.howlermonkeys.org CBS Community Baboon Sanctuary www.coastalzonebelize.org CZMA&I Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute www.famracc.org FAMRACC Forest and Marine Reserves Association of Caye Caulker www.fcdbelize.org FCD Friends for Conservation and Development www..gov.bz/Fisheries_Dept.html Fisheries Department www.forestdepartment.gov.bz Forest Department www.swallowcayemanatees.org FOSC Friends of Swallow Caye www.holchanbelize.org www.nichbelize.org Institute of Archaeolgy www.mnre.gov.bz MNREI Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment www.monkeybaybelize.org Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary www.pfbelize.org PfB Programme for Belize www.sartenejaconservation.org SACD Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development www.satiim.org.bz SATIIM The Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management www.seabelize.org SEA Southern Environmental Association www.shipstern.org Shipstern Nature Reserve www.billybarquediernp.webs.com STACA Steadfast Tourism and Conservation Association www.tidebelize.org TIDE Toledo Institute for Development and Environment www.yaaxche.org Ya’axche Conservation Trust

All links are available on the PACT Website at www.pactbelize.org/Contact.aspx

40 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 City of Cayo District, Belize Tel: +501 822 3637 Fax: +501 822 3759 [email protected]

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This year, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) celecrates 15 years of innovation, leadership and impact in protected areas!