Belize National Parks System Act Chapter 215 Revised

NATIONAL PARKS SYSTEM ACT CHAPTER 215

REVISED EDITION 2003 SHOWING THE SUBSIDIARY LAW S AS AT 31ST OCTOBER, 2003

This is a revised edition of the Subsidiary Laws, prepared by the Law Revision Commissioner under the authority of the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000.

ARRANGEMENT OF SUBSIDIARY LAWS BELIZE

NATIONAL PARKS SYSTEM ACT CHAPTER 215

REVISED EDITION 2003 SHOWING THE SUBSIDIARY LAW S AS AT 31ST OCTOBER, 2003

This edition contains a consolidation of the following laws- Page

1. NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (HALFMOON CAYE) ORDER 6-8

2. NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER 9-11 National Parks System [CAP. 215 3

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3. NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (VICTORIA PEAK NATURAL MONUMENT) ORDER 12-14

4. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (CROOKED TREE) ORDER 15-21

5. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COCKSCOMB BASIN) ORDER 22-27

6. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COROZAL BAY) (MANATEE) ORDER 28-31

7. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (AGUACALIENTE) (LU HA) ORDER 32-37

8. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (GALES POINT) (WEST INDIAN MANATEE) ORDER 38-40

8:01 WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (SPANISH CREEK) ORDER 41-44

9. NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (TAPIR MOUNTAIN) ORDER 45-46

10. NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BLADDEN BRANCH) ORDER 47-49

11. NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BURDON CANAL) ORDER 50-54

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12. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER 55-58

13. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (GUANACASTE) ORDER 59-61

14. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAGOON) ORDER 62-64

15. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (CHIQUIBUL) ORDER 65-68

16. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (RIO BLANCO) ORDER 69-71

17. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (SARSTOON - TEMASH) ORDER 72-75

18. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (PAYNE’S CREEK) ORDER 76-80

19. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (AGUAS TURBIAS) ORDER 81-83

20. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (MONKEY BAY) ORDER 84-86

21. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAKE) ORDER 87-90

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22. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BACALAR CHICO) ORDER 91-94

23. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (LAUGHING BIRD CAYE) ORDER 95-97

24. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (HONEY CAMP) ORDER 98-102

25. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BILLY BARQUEDIER) ORDER 103-106

26. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (NOJKAAX MEEN ELIGIO PANTI) ORDER 107-112

26:01 NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (GRA GRA LAGOON) ORDER 113-116

27. NATIONAL PARKS (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS 117-119

28. NATIONAL PARKS (RIO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK) (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS 120-121

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NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (HALFMOON CAYE) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Natural Monument.

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SCHEDULE

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NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION 30 of 1982. (HALFMOON CAYE) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3 (1))

[20th March, 1982.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (HALFMOON CAYE) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order, is hereby declared to Declaration of be a Natural Monument. Natural Monument. ______

SCHEDULE

ALL THAT PIECE or parcel of land and sea lying and being part of Light House Reef and the Caribbean Sea and containing Halfmoon Caye in the country of Belize and bounded on the North by another portion of Light House Reef and the Caribbean Sea, on the East by the Caribbean Sea, on the South by the Caribbean Sea, on the West by the said Caribbean Sea and another portion of Light House Reef and containing approximately 9,700 acres and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point having the geographic coordinates North Latitude 170 11' and West Longitude 870 30'; thence due North along the Eastern boundary for a distance of 5,550 metres more or less to a point having the geographic coordinates North Latitude 170 14' and West Longitude 870 30'; thence due West along the Northern boundary for a distance of 7,072 metres more or less to a point having the geographic coordinates North Latitude 170 14' and West

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Longitude 870 34'; thence due South along the Western boundary for a distance of 5,550 metres more or less to a point having the geographic coordinates North Latitude 170 11’ and West Longitude 870 34'; thence due East along the Southern boundary for a distance of 7,072 metres more or less to the point of commencement.

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NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Natural Monument.

3. Map of Natural Monument.

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SCHEDULE

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96 of 1996. NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (BLUE HOLE) ORDER (Section 4)

[20th July, 1996.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Natural be a Natural monument. Monument.

Map of Natural 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Monument. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 8th day of July, 1996.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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BLUE HOLE NATURAL MONUMENT

ALL THAT portion of the Caribbean Sea comprising approximately 1,023 acres and situate within the Lighthouse Reef Atoll being part thereof and being described as follows:

Commencing at a point ‘A’ Southeast of the Blue Hole having the scaled UTM coordinates of 444 650 East and 1913 625 North;

thence in a general Northly direction to a point ‘B’ Northeast of the Blue Hole, having the scaled UTM coordinates of 444 650 East and 1915 425 North;

thence in a general Westerly direction to a point ‘C’ Northwest of the Blue Hole having the scaled UTM coordinates of 442 350 East and 1915 425 North;

thence in a general Southerly direction to a point ‘D’ Southwest of the Blue Hole having the scaled UTM coordinates of 442 350 East and 1913 625 North;

thence in a general Easterly direction back to the point of commencement.

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NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (VICTORIA PEAK NATURAL MONUMENT) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of natural monument.

3. Map of the natural monument.

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SCHEDULE

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NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (VICTORIA PEAK 47 of 1998. NATURAL MONUMENT) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[2nd May, 1998.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATURAL MONUMENT RESERVATION (VICTORIA PEAK NATURAL MONUMENT) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Declaration of be a natural monument. natural monument.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of the Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. natural monument. MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 28th day of April, 1998.

(EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for the National Parks System

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

VICTORIA PEAK NATURAL MONUMENT

All that piece or parcel of land comprising of approximately 4,847 acres situate in the Stann Creek District and bounded on the North by Sittee River Forest Reserve; East by Sittee River Forest Reserve and Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary; South by Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary; West by Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Chiquibul National Park and is known to be the Victoria Peak National Monument hereinafter described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the Main Divide of the Maya Mountains having a UTM coordinate of 320 450 East and 1859 150 North;

thence southwest on a bearing of S 020 12' 09" W for a distance of approximately 650.5 meters to its southwest corner having a UTM coordinate of 320 425 East and 1858 500 North;

thence northeast on a bearing of S 890 53' 18" E for a distance of approximately 12,825 meters to a point having a UTM coordinate of 333 250 East and 1858 525 North;

thence north on a bearing of N 000 45' 01" W for a distance of approximately 1,527. 1 meters to a point having a UTM coordinate of 333 230 East and 1860 052 North;

thence westerly on a bearing of S 890 55' 41 “ W for a distance of approximately 12,765 meters to a point having a UTM coordinate of 320 465 East and 1860 036 North;

thence south on a bearing of S 000 580 12" W for a distance of approximately 886.1 meters back to the point of commencement.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (CROOKED TREE) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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95 of 1984. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION Ch. 181A. (CROOKED TREE) ORDER (Section 3 (1))

[8th December, 1984.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (CROOKED TREE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. Every area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared Wildlife to be a Wildlife Sanctuary. Sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

Firstly:

(a) CROOKED TREE LAGOON AREA

ALL THAT LAND in the Belize District comprising strips 300 feet wide measured inland from both shores or banks of Calabash Pond, Revenge Lagoon, the creek which connects Revenge Lagoon to Crooked Tree (Northern) Lagoon, Western Lagoon, Poor Hall Creek, Spanish Creek Lagoon, Southern Lagoon, and Black Creek; also a strip 300 feet wide measured inland from the eastern shore of Crooked Tree (Northern) Lagoon; and also all the submerged lands beneath each of the said several waterways: and

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Commencing at a point 300 feet West of the high water mark of the Western shore of Calabash Pond, the approximate co-ordinates of which point are 3 36 000 metres East and 19 82 925 metres North; thence southerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Western shores of Calabash Pond and Revenge Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 6.38 miles to a point the approximate coordinates of which are 3 33 750 metres East and 19 72 900 metres North; which point is on a trail connecting Back Landing to Back Landing Waterside; thence Southerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Western shores of Western Lagoon, for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 2.42 miles to a point 300 feet West of the high water mark of the Western shore of Western Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which are 3 33 750 metres East and 19 69 000 metres North; thence Southerly along a meandering line 300 feet West of the high water mark of the Western shore of Western Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 7.12 miles to a point 300 feet inland from the high water mark at the junction of Western Lagoon and Poor Hall Creek, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 34 250 metres East and 19 57 550 metres North; thence Southerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the West bank of Poor Hall Creek for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 0 72 miles to the Northern boundary of the mahogany works known as Caesar Cato; thence South Easterly along the Northern boundary of Caesar Cato Mahogany Works to the high water mark of the Western shore of Spanish Creek Lagoon; thence Southerly along a meandering line along the Western

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shore of Spanish Creek Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 4.40 miles to a point the approximate coordinates of which are 3 31 875 metres East and 19 49 550 metres North; thence due East for a distance of 0.19 mile to a point 330 feet East of the high water mark on the Eastern shore of Spanish Creek Lagoon; thence Northerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Eastern shore of Spanish Creek Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 5.17 miles to a point 300 feet South of the high water mark of the Southern waterway which connects Poor Hall Creek and Crooked Tree (Northern) Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 35 110 metres East and 19 57 350 metres North; thence Easterly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the said connecting waterway between Poor Hall Creek and Crooked Tree (Northern) Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 0.50 mile to a point 300 feet West of the high water mark of the Western shore of Southern Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 35 915 metres East and 19 57 350 metres North; thence Southerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Western shore of Southern Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 4.91 miles to a point 300 feet South of the high water mark at the Southern tip of Southern Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 37 275 metres East and 19 49 560 metres North; thence Northerly and North Westerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Eastern shore of Southern Lagoon for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 4.65 miles to a point 300 feet East of the high water mark of the Eastern shore of Southern Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 36 425 metres East and 19 57 000 metres North; thence on a grid bearing due East for a distance of approximately 2.94 miles to a point 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the South bank of Black Creek, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 41 150 metres East and 19 57 000 metres North; thence South Easterly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the South bank of Black Creek for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 4.22 miles to a point the approximate coordinates of which are 3 46 775

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This description is based on a compilation of the 1/50,000 topographical map sheets Nos. 10, 15 and 16; Series E 755 (D.O.S. 4499) Edition GSGS published by the Directorate of Overseas Surveys, England.

Secondly:

(b) MEXICO AND JONES LAGOON AREA

ALL THOSE LANDS situate in the Belize District comprising strips 300 feet wide measured inland from the high water mark of both Eastern and Western shores of Mexico and Jones Lagoons and also the submerged lands beneath these waterways described as follows:

Commencing at a point 300 feet West of the high water mark of the Western shore of Mexico Lagoon near its Northern end, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 48 800 metres East and 19 65 000 metres North; thence Southerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the Western shores of Mexico Lagoon and Jones Lagoon and the waterways connecting them and the West bank of Mexico Creek for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 6.42 miles to a point 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the West bank of Mexico Creek, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 50 700 metres East and 19 54 850 metres North; thence in a grid bearing due East for a distance 0.19 mile across Mexico Creek to a point 300 feet East of the high water mark of Mexico Creek, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 51 000 metres East and 19 54 850 metres North; thence Northerly along a meandering line 300 feet inland from the high water mark of the East bank of Mexico Creek and the Eastern shores of Jones Lagoon and Mexico Lagoon and the waterways connecting them for a distance which would form a base in a straight line of approximately 6.41 miles to a point 300 feet inland from the high watermark of the Eastern shore of Mexico Lagoon, the approximate coordinates of which point are 3 49 200 metres East and 19 65 000 metres North; thence on a grid bearing due West for an approximate distance of 0.25 mile back to the starting point; save and except all lands leased or granted.

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COCKSCOMB BASIN) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of wildlife sanctuary.

3. Map of sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION 113 of 1997. (COCKSCOMB BASIN) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[22nd November, 1997.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COCKSCOMB BASIN) ORDER.

2. The area of land specified in the Schedules to this Order is hereby Declaration of declared to be a wildlife sanctuary. wildlife sanctuary.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. sanctuary.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 14th day of November, 1997.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land lying in the Stann Creek District and being now or formerly National Lands and hereinafter referred to as the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and bounded on the North by the Cockscomb Range of the Mountain Victoria Peak, the southern boundaries of Estates Numbers 110 and 109 known as the Finish and Golden Pippen respectively and part of the southern boundary of Estate Number 108 known as Plenty; on the East by part of the western boundary of Hughes Estate numbered 111; on the South by National Lands and parts of the western and northern boundaries of Red Bank Estate numbered 155 as shown on Government Property Map lodged in the Lands and Survey Department. West by part of the Main Divide and containing approximately 35,336 Ha (87,318 Acs.) and being more particularly described as follows:-

Commencing at the Southwest corner of Finish Estate numbered 110 and having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 340 800 and N 1859 800; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the southern boundary of the said estate for an approximate distance of 2750 meters to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 343 460 and N 1859 250 and being the southwest corner of Golden Pippen Estate numbered 109; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the southern boundary of the said estate numbered 109 for an approximate distance 3,700 metres to a point having the UTM coordinates of E 346 278 and N 1856 832 and being the Southwestern corner of the estate numbered 108 hereinafter mentioned; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the southern boundary of the said estate numbered 108 for a distance of 415 metres to a point having the UTM coordinates of E 346 615 and N 1856 588; thence in a Southerly direction for a distance of 656 metres and having the UTM coordinates of E 346 558 and N 1855 934; thence in a westerly direction for a distance of 1000 metres having the UTM Coordinates of E 345 560 and N

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direction along the extension of the said ridge for an approximate distance of 2,200 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 326 950 and N 1847 050; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the extension of the said ridge for an approximate distance of 1,032 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 326 100 and N 1846 500; thence in a Westerly direction along the extension of the said ridge across the Swasey Branch and along another ridge for an approximate distance of 16,850 metres to a point on the Main Divide of the Maya Mountains and having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 311 150 and N 1845 650; thence in a Northerly direction along the said Main Divide for an approximate distance of 20, 519 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 320 450 and N 1859 150; thence in a Southerly direction for an approximate distance of 650 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 320 425 and N 1858 500; thence in an Easterly direction for an approximate distance of 12,800 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 333 250 and N 1858 525; thence in a Northerly direction for an approximate distance of 850 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates E 333 250 and N 1859 400; thence in an Easterly direction along a ridge and across the Sittee Branch and along another ridge for an approximate distance of 8,532 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of E 340 800 and N 1859 800, the said point being the point of commencement.

SCHEDULE 2

COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Toledo District comprising approximately 14,140 hectares (34,942 acres) and being described as follows:

Commencing on the Bladen Branch of Monkey River at a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1831 600 North and 317 100 East;

thence westerly along the north bank of the Bladen Branch to the confluence with Richardson Creek, having the scaled UTM co-ordinatates 1830 700

thence north-westerly along the north bank of Richardson Creek for an approximate distance of 14,400 metres to a point on the Main Divide of the Maya Mountains having the scaled UTM co-ordinatesof 1835 350 North and 303 765 East.

thence north-easterly along the said Main Divide for an approximate distance of 19,300 metres to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1845 650 North and 311 150 East;

thence eastedy along the ridge boundary of the Cockscomb Basin for an approximate distance of 6,500 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 1845 575 North and 317 100 East;

thence south for an approximate distance of 14,000 metres back to the point of commencement.

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COROZAL BAY) (MANATEE) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of wildlife sanctuary.

3. Map of the wildlife sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION 48 of 1998. (COROZAL BAY) (MANATEE) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[2nd May, 1998.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (COROZAL BAY) (MANATEE) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Declaration of be a wildlife sanctuary. wildlife sanctuary.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of the Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. wildlife sanctuary. MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 28th day of April, 1998.

(EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for the National Parks System

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

COROZAL BAY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (MANATEE RESERVE)

All that portion of the Caribbean Sea being the northeastern portion of the country of Belize and bounded on the North by the International Boundary between Belize and Mexico; on the East by the said International Boundary and the Western Boundary of Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve; on the South by two East-West lines one between Deer Cay and Swab Cay, the other from Mosquito Cay to Sand Cay; on the west by the high water mark on the Coast of Corozal District and being more particularly describes as follows:

Commencing at a point on the High Water Mark of the Santa Cruz Lagoon on the Western Coast of Ambergris Caye having a UTM coordinate of 401 293 East and 1997 748 North said point being the Southwesterly corner of the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve;

thence due west for an approximate distance of 9.75 miles (15.69 km.) to a point in the Bulkhead Reef having a UTM coordinate of 385 600 East and 1997 748 North;

thence due south for an approximate distance of 6.90 (11. 10 km.) to a point having a UTM coordinate of 385 600 East and 1986 650 North;

thence due west for an approximate distance of 5.10 miles (8.2 km.) to a point on the High Water Mark on the coast of Corozal District having a UTM coordinate of 377 526 East and 1986 638 North;

thence in a northerly direction along the High Water Mark of the Coast of Corozal District around Rocky Point (North), and continuing along the said Coast of Corozal District in a westerly direction, to and along the Corozal Bay in a north easterly direction to a point on the International Boundary between

thence south - easterly along the said International Boundary to a point having a UTM coordinate of 401 293 East and 2009 073 North said point being the northwestern corner of Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve;

thence due south along the western boundary of the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve, for an approximate distance of 6.58 miles (10.6 km.) back to the point of commencement.

Saving and accepting thereof and therefrom all land, cayes, islands, within the described areas.

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (AGUACALIENTE) (LU HA) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION 87 of 1998. (AGUACALIENTE) (LU HA) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[8th August, 1998.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (AGUACALIENTE) (LU HA) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Declaration of be a Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife Sanctuary.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 4th day of August, 1998.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

AGUACALIENTE (LU HA) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land lying in the Toledo District and being now or formerly national land and hereinafter referred to as the Aguacaliente (Lu Ha) Wildlife Sanctuary and bounded on the north by Blue Creek and Mafredi agricultural parcels; on the East by Machaca Forest Reserve, and part of the old San Antonio Road; on the South by the Black Creek Indian Reservation and Laguna agricultural parcels; and on the West by Blue Creek, National lands and Blue Creek agricultural parcels, and containing approximately 5,492 acres and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the north bank of Blue Creek having the scaled UTM coordinates of 285 290 East and 1788 145 North;

Thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 2,855 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 285 290 East and 1791000 North;

Thence in an eastern direction for an approximate direction for an approximate distance of 3110 metres, passing over Mafiredi Creek to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 288 400 East and 1791 000 North;

Thence in a southern direction for an approximate distance of 650 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 288 400 East and 1790 350 North;

Thence in an eastern direction for an approximate distance of 600 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 289 000 East and 1790 350 North;

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Thence in an eastern direction for an approximate distance of 262 metres, following the southern line of the Mafredi agricultural parcels, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 289 260 East and 1791 033 North;

Thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 2,192 metres, following the eastern line of the Mafredi agricultural parcel, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates 289 260 East and 1793 225 North;

Thence in an eastern direction for an approximate distance of 500 metres, following the southern line of a Mafredi agricultural parcel, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 289 760 East and 1793 225 North;

Thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 793 metres, following the eastern line of the said parcel, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 289 748 East and 1794 010 North;

Thence in an eastern direction for an approximate distance of 1,252 metres, following the southern line of a Mafredi agricultural parcel, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 291 000 East 1794 000 North;

Thence in a southern direction, bounded on the east by the Machaca Forest Reserve, for an approximate distance of 1,008 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 291 000 East and 1792 993 North;

Thence in a southeastern direction, bounded by the Machaca Forest Reserve, for an approximate distance of 2,862 metres, crossing an unnamed creek and Crique Piedra and following the approximate alignment of the old San Antonio Road, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 292 200 East and 1790 400 North;

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Thence in a southern direction, bounded by the Machaca Forest Reserve, for an approximate distance of 555 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 292 125 East and 1789 850 North;

Thence in a southwestern direction, bounded on the south by the Machaca Forest Reserve, for an approximate distance of 1,962 metres to a point north west of Laguna village having the scaled UTM coordinates of 290 500 East and 1788 750 North;

Thence in a western direction to the north of Laguna agricultural parcels for an approximate distance of 1,492 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 289 008 East and 1788 750 North;

Thence in a further western direction for an approximate distance of 918 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 288 125 East and 1788 500 North;

Thence in a southwestern direction for an approximate distance of 659 to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 287 601 East and 1788 101 North;

Thence in a south western direction for an approximate distance of 542 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 287 300 East and 1787 650 North;

Thence in a western direction, for an approximate distance of 831 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 286 500 East and 1787 425 North;

Thence in a northern direction, for an approximate distance of 505 metres to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 286 498 East and 1787 931 North;

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Thence in a general western direction, for an approximate distance of 1, 134 metres following the southern bank of Blue Creek at a distance of 66 feet from the said creek, to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 285 464 East and 1788 042 North.

Thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 202 metres across the Blue Creek to the point of commencement.

Saving and excepting thereof and therefrom all Lands within the declared area leased or granted prior to the proclamation of the Wildlife Sanctuary.

A map of the area described may be seen at the Office of the Chief Forest Officer, Belmopan.

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (GALES POINT) (WEST INDIAN MANATEE) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary.

3. Map of the Wildlife Sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION 92 of 1998. (GALES POINT) (WEST INDIAN MANATEE) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[22nd August, 1998.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (GALES POINT) (WEST INDIAN MANATEE) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Declaration of be a Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife Sanctuary.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the Office of the Chief Forest Map of the Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. Wildlife Sanctuary. MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 14th day of August, 1998.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

GALES POINT (WEST INDIAN MANATEE) WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

All that body of water in the Gales Point, Manatee Area of the Belize District, commonly known as the Southern Lagoon which covers an area of approximately 9,095 acres situated between UTM northing coordinates 1898000 and 1912000 and UTM easting coordinates 35 3000 and 36 1000 as shown on topographical sheets 21 and 26 Edition 3-D.O.S. 1973 and being more particularly described as follows:

All that body of water labelled as the Sapodilla Lagoon, the Western Lagoon, the greater Western Lagoon, the Southern Lagoon, the greater Southern Lagoon and the Quashie Trap Lagoon; including the Bar River and the Quashie Trap tributary;

and also including a portion of the Manatee River commencing from its estuary for an approximate distance of 2,286 metres upriver to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 354350 East and 1904240 North, and also including that portion of Cornhouse Creek for an approximate distance of 1,287 metres up river from its confluence with the Manatee River to a point having a scaled UTM coordinate of 354110 East and 1905690 North, and including a sixty-six (66) feet strip from the high water mark all along the shoreline of the aforementioned lagoons but excluding Gales Point Peninsula.

Save and excepting thereof and therefrom all Lands, Cayes, and Islands within the declared area leased and granted prior to the proclamation of the Wildlife Sanctuary.

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (SPANISH CREEK) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary.

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SCHEDULE

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87 of 2002. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION Ch. 215. (SPANISH CREEK) ORDER (Section 3)

[10th August, 2002.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DECLARATION (SPANISH CREEK) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. (1) The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is Wildlife hereby declared to be a Wildlife Sanctuary. Sanctuary. (2) A map of the area specified in the Schedule may be seen at the Office of the Chief Forest Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry this 8th day of July, 2002.

(HON. JOHN BRICEÑO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment, Commerce and Industry

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

SPANISH CREEK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Belize District comprising of approximately 5,985 acres of land bounded on the north-north west by the community of Rancho Dolores, on the east by Sarah Humes Estate and on the west by Programme for Belize and hereinafter described as follows -

Commencing at a point on the east of Rancho Dolores Bridge and having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1939 564 North and 327 750 East;

Thence east along the Rancho Dolores Road on a bearing of 110.8 degrees for an approximate distance of 93 meters to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 1939 531 North and 327 890 East;

Thence south ascending the eastern banks of Spanish Creek on a bearing of 216 degrees for an approximate distance of 1,494 meters to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1938 325 North and 327 000 East;

Thence south southeast on a bearing of 130.8 degrees for an approximate distance of 1,311 meters to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1937 475 North and 328 000 East;

Thence south-west on a bearing of 189.9 degrees for a distance of 6,871 meters to the confluent of the Belize River and Labouring Creek and having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1930 730 North and 326 840 East;

Ascending the northern bank of Labouring Creek for a distance of approximately 4,493 meters to a point having the scaled UTM coordinates of 1930 719 North and 323 687 East;

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Thence north-north west on a bearing of 343 degrees for a distance of approximately 2,645 meters to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1933 281 North and 322 935 East;

Thence north west on a bearing of 303.7 degrees for a distance of approximately 429 meters to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1933 500 North and 322 560 East;

Thence north-north west on a bearing of 339 degrees for a distance of approximately 1,594 meters to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1935 000 North and 322 000 East;

Thence east on a bearing of 86.1 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,163 meters to a point on the west bank of Spanish Creek and known as White Rock and having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1935 200 North and 325 150 East;

Descending the west bank of Spanish Creek for a distance of approximately 4,993 meters back to the point of commencement.

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NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (TAPIR MOUNTAIN) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Nature Reserve.

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SCHEDULE

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108 of 1986. NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION 58 of 1994. (TAPIR MOUNTAIN) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3 (1))

[6th December, 1986.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (TAPIR MOUNTAIN) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the Schedule to the Order, is hereby declared to Nature Reserve. be a Nature Reserve.

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

ALL THAT PIECE or parcel of land described in the registration section of Society Hall, in the District of Cayo, and being all of parcel 1631, Block 24, having an area of 6,741 acres, more or less.

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NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BLADDEN BRANCH) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Nature Reserve.

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SCHEDULE

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66 of 1990. NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION Act 5 of 1981. (BLADDEN BRANCH) ORDER (Section 3)

[9th June, 1990.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BLADDEN BRANCH) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the schedule to this Order is hereby declared to Nature Reserve. be a Natural Reserve.

MADE this 5th day of June, 1990.

(FLORENCIO J. MARIN)(HON.) Minister of Industry and Natural Resources

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DESCRIPTION OF MAYA MOUNTAIN FOREST RESERVATION TOLEDO DISTRICT

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situate along the Main Divide of the Maya Mountain, Central River, Bladen Branch and Richardson Creek, Toledo District and containing 97,000.00 acres, more or less, bounded on the Northeast by Bladen Branch and Richardson Creek; On the Southeast by Deep River Forest reserve; On the south by a portion of Maya Mountain Forest Reserve; On the West by Columbia Forest Reserve and; On the North by the Main Divide of the Maya Mountains as shown on D.O.S. Series 649/1/, Sheet: South, Edition: 1 D.O.S. 1980 lodged in the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys described as follows:

Commencing at a point at Esperanza Camp being the Southwest corner of the herein described Parcel, thence in a Northerly direction along Central River for a distance of 6.54 miles to a point on the Main Divide of the Maya Mountains, thence in an Northeasterly direction along the said Main Divide of the Maya Mountains for a distance of 17.87 miles to its intersection with Richardson Creek, thence in a Northeasterly direction along the said Richardson Creek for a distance of 1.86 miles to a point, thence continuing along the said Richardson Creek in a southeasterly direction for a distance of 6.56 miles to its intersection with Bladen branch; thence along the said Bladen Branch in an easterly direction for a distance of 5.65 to a point where a straight line from Mattenson Camp to Central Camp intersects the said Bladen branch, thence southeasterly along the said line for a distance of 11.84 miles to said Central Camp, thence on a straight line in a westerly direction for a distance of 12.33 miles, more or less, back to the point of commencement.

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NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BURDON CANAL) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of Nature Reserve.

3. Map of Nature Reserve.

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SCHEDULE

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NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION 88 of 1992. (BURDON CANAL) ORDER Act 5 of 1981. (Section 3)

[20th June, 1992.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATURE RESERVE RESERVATION (BURDON CANAL) ORDER.

2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby Declaration of declared to be a Nature Reserve. Nature Reserve.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of Nature Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. Reserve.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 5th day of June, 1992.

(FLORENCIO MARIN) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

DESCRIPTION OF BURDON CANAL NATURE RESERVE

PART A

All that piece or parcel of land situated in the Haulover Creek area, containing approximately 20 acres, and bounded on the north by Parcels 1706, 1705, 1704, 1703 and 1702; on the East by parcel 1701; and on the South and West by Haulover Creek and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point, on the Eastern bank of the Haulover Creek, having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1936 600 North and 368 260 East; thence in an Eastern direction for 76 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1936 600 North and 368 335 East; Thence in a South, South East, and North Eastern direction, parallel to the Creek, for approximately 856 metres to a point having the U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1936 670 North and 369 040 East; Thence in a Southern direction for 76 Metres to a point, on the Northern bank of the Haulover Creek having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1936 595 North and 369 040 East; Thence in a West, South West, North West and Northern direction, following the bank of the Haulover Creek, for approximately 964 metres to the point of commencement.

PART B

All that piece or parcel of land save and except all Leases, Fiats or Grants existing at the time of Declaration, situated West of the Burdon Canal, containing approximately 42,000 acres, and bounded on the North by Haulover Creek; on the East by the Burdon Canal; on the South by the Western Highway; and on the West by Almond Hill Pine Ridge and Bolton’s Bank, and being more particularly described as follows:

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PART C

All that piece or parcel of land, save and except all Leases, Fiats or Grants existing at the time of declaration, situated West of the Burdon Canal containing approximately 1,750 acres, and bounded on the North by the Western Highway; on the East by the Burdon Canal; on the South by Jones Lagoon; and on the West by the Turtons’ Ridge; and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point, being the South West foot of the Burdon Canal Bridge, having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1931 550 North and 366 100 East; Thence West direction, along the West Bank of the Burdon Canal for a distance of

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approximately 2420 metres to a point at the confluence of the Burdon Canal and Jones Lagoon having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1929 700 North and 364 555 East; Thence in a South Western direction, following the West bank of Jones Lagoon for a distance of approximately 210 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1929 560 North and 364 450 East; Thence in a Western and South Western direction, along the North side of a road reserve for approximately 615 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1929 350 North 363 900 East; Theace in a Northern direction for approximately 400 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1929 760 North and 363 900 East; Thence in a Western direction for approximately 200 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1729 760 North 363 710 East; Thence in an Northern direction for approximately 300 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1930 050 North and 363 705 East; Thence in an Eastern direction for approximately 200 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1936 250 North and 363 900 East; Thence in an Eastern direction for approximately 260 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1930 250 North and 364 150 East; Thence in a Northern direction for a distance of approximately 440 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates 1930 675 North and 364 150 East; Thence in a Western direction for approximately 150 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates 1930 675 North and 364 000 East;

Thence in a Northern direction for approximately 400 metres to a point on the South side of the Western Highway having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1931 650 North and 364 000 East; Thence in an Eastern and South Eastern direction, along the South side of the Western Highway, for approximately 2,210 metres to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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109 of 1986. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (BLUE HOLE) ORDER (Section 3 (1))

[6th December, 1986.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BLUE HOLE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the Schedule to the Order, is hereby declared to National Park. be a National Park.

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

ALL THAT PIECE or parcel of land situate on the Hummingbird Highway and being a portion of St. Herman’s Work, Cayo District, comprising St. Herman’s Cave and the Blue Hole and containing 574.5 acres, more or less, bounded on the North and West by the Hummingbird Highway, on the East by a 1,000 acres parcel for Ringtail Village, and on the South by National Lands, as shown on Plan 1272 by Gustavo Bautista, Government Surveyor, lodged in the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan, and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a concrete pillar, the said concrete pillar being at the intersection of the Hummingbird Highway and the Northern boundary of a Cacao Plantation now or formerly the property of Caribbean Investments Limited; thence on a true bearing of S 68° 23' 00" E for a distance of 264.95

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a distance of 312.64 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of N 83° 51' 50" W for a distance of 992.62 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of N 00° 25' 30" W for a distance of S 320.43 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 89° 34' 30" W for a distance of 230.67 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a curve to the left having a radius 610.54 feet a distance of 231.35 feet, the chord equivalent being 229.97 feet measured S 78° 43' 10" W to a point; thence along the same curve to the left having the same radius and distance, measured S 57° 00' 30" W along the chord for a distance of 229.97 feet to a concrete pillar at the end of the curve; thence on a true bearing of S 46° 09' 10" W for a distance of 281.19 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 41° 08' 10" W for a distance of 604.52 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 38° 39' 40" W for a distance of 661.06 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 32° 20' 10" W for a distance of 1,423.09 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 23° 49' 50" W for a distance of 588.18 feet to a concrete pillar; thence on a true bearing of S 21° 37' 00" W for a distance of 633.66 feet back to the point of commencement.

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1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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46 of 1990. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Act 5 of 1981. (GUANACASTE) ORDER (Section 3)

[28th April, 1990.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (GUANACASTE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the Schedule to the Order, is hereby declared to National Park. be a National Park.

MADE this 22nd day of April, 1990.

(FLORENCIO J. MARIN) Minister of Industry and Natural Resources

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ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land situate near Roaring Creek Village and bounded on the North by Orange Walk Estate, on the East by the Western Highway, on the South by the Western Highway and on the West by the Belize River and Roaring Creek and comprising 51.5 acres as shown on Plan No. 1181 in the Office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan, Belize.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAGOON) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 56 of 1991. (FIVE BLUES LAGOON) ORDER Act 5 of 1981. (Section 3)

[27th April, 1991.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAGOON) ORDER.

2. The area specified in the Schedule to the Order, is hereby declared to Declaration of be a National Park. National Park.

MADE this 19th day of April, 1991.

(HON. FLORENCIO J. MARIN) Minister of Natural Resources

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LAND FOR A NATIONAL PARK KNOWN AS FIVE BLUES LAKE CAYO DISTRICT

ALL THAT PIECE or parcel of land containing approximately 885.00 acres of land situate East of Dry Creek, Cayo District and bounded as follows:- On the North by a parcel of land now or formerly held by David Cruz (50 acres of land), 100 acre parcels now or formerly held by Manuel Trejo, Miguel Enriquez, Porfirio Hernandez, Carlos Calderas and Reginaldo Castillo respectively; On the East by National Lands; On the South by National Lands and on the West by 50 acre parcels now or formerly held by Pedro Sendimo and Simon Cruz respectively as shown on “Compilation” D.O.S. sheet No. 25 lodged at the office of the Commissioner of Lands and Surveys, Belmopan and being more particularly described as follows:-

Commencing at a point having a U.T.M. scaled coordinate of 1895350 metres North and 329675 metres East; thence in a grid East direction for a distance of 1125 metres to Indian Creek having a scaled coordinate of 1895350 metres North and 330 800 metres East; thence in a Northeasterly direction along the Indian Creek for a distance of 794 metres to a point having a scaled coordinate of 1895525 metres North and 331500 metres East; thence in a grid South direction for a distance of 2050 metres to a point having a scaled coordinate of 1893475 metres North and 331500 metres East; thence in a grid West direction for a distance of 1825 metres to a point having a scaled coordinate of 1893475 metres North and 329675 metres East; thence in a grid North direction for a distance of 1825 metres back to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (CHIQUIBUL) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

3. Map of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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116 of 1991. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 55 of 1995. (CHIQUIBUL) ORDER Act 5 of 1981. (Section 3)

[21st December, 1991.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (CHIQUIBUL) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The portion of land particularly described in the Schedule hereto situate National Park. in the Cayo District is hereby declared to be a national park.

Map of National 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Park. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 29th day of November, 1991.

(FLORENCIO MARIN) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources

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CHIQUIBUL NATIONAL PARK S. I. 55 of 1995.

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Cayo District comprising approximately 115,717 hectares (285,937 acres) bounded on the north by the Vaca Forest Reserve and Macal River, on the south and east by the main watershed of the Maya Mountains, and on the West by the Belize/Guatemala Border; and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at the Guacamallo Bridge crossing the Macal River, having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1865 550 North and 282 750 East;

thence north-east along the Macal River to its source below the hill called Baldy Sibun having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1878 500 North and 314 650 East;

thence south and east along the watershed between the Belize and Sibun Rivers to a point where this watershed joins the watershed between the Belize and Sittee Rivers (the main watershed of the Maya Mountains) having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1866 700 North and 322 350 East;

thence south-west following the main watershed of the Maya Mountains (between the Belize River on the western side and the east-flowing rivers Sittee, South Stann Creek, Monkey and Deep Rivers, Golden Stream, Rio Grande, Moho River) to the point where it crosses the Bchze/Guatemala international boundary having the scaled UTM co-ordinates of 1822 150 North and 266 250 East;

thence north following the international boundary to a point having the scaled UTM co-ordinates 1865 900 North and 269 550 East;

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thence east to a point on the Macal River having the scaled co-ordinates 1865 900 North and 282 000 East;

thence east following the Macal River to the point of commencement;

but excluding the Caracol Archaeological Reserve described in the National Institute of Culture and History (Caracol Archaeological Reserve) Order and excluding the Chiquibul Forest Reserve described in Forests Reserves (Consolidation) (Chiquibul) Order.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (RIO BLANCO) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Map of national park.

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SCHEDULE

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41 of 1994. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (RIO BLANCO) ORDER (Section 3)

[14th May, 1994.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (RIO BLANCO) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby national park. declared to be a national park.

Map of national 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest park. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE this 11th day of March, 1994.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for national parks

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RIO BLANCO

Description of Proposed Waterfall Reserve approximately 100 acres situated between Santa Elena and Santa Cruz Villages, Toledo District.

All that piece or parcel of land being part of National Land in the vicinity of Santa Elena Village, Toledo District and containing approximately 100 acres and being more particularly described as follows:-

Commencing at a point on the Santa Elena, Santa Cruz Road having U.T.M. co-ordinates Easting 275875, Northing 1794600; thence easterly on a GRID bearing of 900 00’00" for a GRID distance of 575 metres to another point having U.T.M. co-ordinates Easting 276450 and Northing 1794600; thence Northerly on a GRID bearing 00 00’00" for a GRID distance of 700 metres to another point having U.T.M. co-ordinates Easting 276450, Northing 1795300; thence easterly along the southern limit of the said road back to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (SARSTOON-TEMASH) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Map of national park.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 42 of 1994. (SARSTOON-TEMASH) ORDER 22 of 2000. (Section 3) Ch. 181A.

[14th May, 1994.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (SARSTOON-TEMASH) ORDER.

2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby Declaration of declared to be a national park. national park.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of national Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. park.

MADE this 11th day of March, 1994.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for national parks

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

22 of 2000. DEFINITION OF THE SARSTOON TEMASH NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Toledo District comprising of approximately 4 1,000 acres and bounded on the West by the Graham Creek Indian Reservation and lands known as Rosewood and Steinberger; on the North by lands known as Cramer’s Moho Estate; on the East by the Caribbean Seq; and on the South by the Sarstoon River and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point located in the Deepest Channel of the Sarstoon River, on the Belize/Guatemala Border, having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 276 000 East and 1760 000 North; thence North for an approximate distance of 4,550 metres to a point having the scaled U. T.M. co-ordinates of 276 000 East and 1764 550 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 1,635 metres to a point having the U.T.M. coordinates of 277 260 East and 1764 425 North; thence South East for an approximate distance of 3,400 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 280 375 East and 1763 030 North; thence North for an approximate distance of 4,250 metres to a point, on the north bank of the Temash River, having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 280 825 East and 1767 225 North; thence East, following the north bank of the said river, for an approximate distance of 450 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 281 150 East and 1767 475 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 1,280 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 282 425 East and 1767 505 North; thence North for an approximate distance of 1,830 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 282 400 East and 1769 350 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 520 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 282 940 East and 1769 375 North; thence North for an approximate distance of 615 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 282 950 East and 1770 000 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 2000 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 285

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (PAYNE’S CREEK) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Map of national park.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 43 of 1994. (PAYNE’S CREEK) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[14th May, 1994.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (PAYNE’S CREEK) ORDER.

2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby Declaration of declared to be a national park. national park.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of national Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. park.

MADE this 11th day of March, 1994.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for national parks

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

PAYNE’S CREEK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Toledo District, comprising of approximately 29,420 acres, bounded on the North by lands lying on the south bank of the Bladen Branch and Monkey River; on the East by Monkey River village, the Caribbean Sea, and lands lying on the coast by Devil’s Point, Paddy’s Bluff and Punta Negra; on the South by lands lying on the coast by Punta Negra, Punta Ycacos and New Haven; and on the West by Punta Ycacos Lagoon and the Deep River Forest Reserve and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the border of the Deep River Forest Reserve having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 326 000 East and 1814 000 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 6,260 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 260 East and 1814 000 North; thence South for an approximate distance of 375 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 260 East and 1813 625 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 480 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 740 East and 1813 625 North; thence South for an approximate distance of 730 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 332 740 East and 1812 895 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 800 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 333 540 East and 1812 895 North; thence South for an approximate distance of 1,625 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 333 540 East and 1811 270 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 3,125 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 336 665 East and 1811 270 North; thence South for an approximate distance of 600 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 336 665 East and 1810 670 North; thence South East for an approximate distance of 3,710 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 340 000 East and 1809 000 North; thence East for an

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eastern border of the Deep River Forest Reserve, and having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 328 745 East and 1798 775 North; thence North, following the west bank of Punta Ycacos Lagoon and the Upper Freshwater Creek to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (AGUAS TURBIAS) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Map of national park.

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SCHEDULE

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44 of 1994. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (AGUAS TURBIAS) ORDER (Section 3)

[14th May, 1994.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (AGUAS TURBIAS) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby national park. declared to be a national park.

Map of national 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest park. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE this 11th day of March, 1994.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for national parks

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AGUAS TURBIAS

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Orange Walk District comprising of approximately 8,950 acres and bounded on the North and East by lands known as Blue Creek and Rio Hondo Works; on the South by the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area; and on the West by the Belize/Mexico and Belize/Guatemala Borders and more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the Belize/Mexico Border having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 272 000 East and 1979 660 North; thence East for an approximate distance of 8,644 feet to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 274 645 East and 1979 660 North; thence South for an approximate distance of 38,680 feet to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 274 645 East and 1967 890 North; thence South West for an approximate distance of 12,250 feet to a point on the Belize/Guatemala Border having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 271830 East and 1965 410 North; thence North along the said border and Belize/Mexico border for an approximate distance of 45,698 feet to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (MONKEY BAY) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Map of national park.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 45 of 1994. (MONKEY BAY) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[l4th May, 1994.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (MONKEY BAY) ORDER.

2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby Declaration of declared to be a national park. national park.

3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Map of national Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan. park.

MADE this 11th day of March, 1994.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for national parks

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

MONKEY BAY

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Belize District comprising of approximately 2,250 acres and bounded on the North bank of the Sibun River; on the East by lands known as Tiger Sandy Bay; on the South by the Manatee Forest Reserve; and on the West by lands lying on the South bank of the Sibun River as shown on Plan 520 and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the North bank of the Sibun River across from the confluence of Ventura Creek and the Sibun River having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 337 150 East and 1913 550 North; thence in a South Easterly direction, across the Sibun River, for a distance of approximately 3,860 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates 337 850 East and 1909 775 North; thence in a South Westerly direction for a distance of approximately 2,830 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 100 East and 1909 200 North; thence in a Northerly direction for a distance of approximately 3,400 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 250 East and 1912 600 North; thence in an Easterly direction for a distance of approximately 50 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 350 East and 1912 600 North; thence in a Northerly direction for an approximate distance of 30 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 350 East and 1912 650 North; thence in an Easterly direction for an approximate distance of 200 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 550 East and 1912 650 North; thence in a Northerly direction for an approximate distance of 640 metres to a point on the North bank of the Sibun River having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 550 East and 1913 245 North; thence in a general Eastern direction along the North bank of the Sibun River for a distance of approximately 2,450 metres to the point of commencement. ______

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAKE) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of national park.

3. Repeal of S.I. 56 of 1991.

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SCHEDULE

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52 of 1994. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (FIVE BLUES LAKE) ORDER (Section 3)

[25th June, 1994.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (FIVE BLUES LAKE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area of land more particularly described in the Schedule to this national park. Order is hereby declared to be a national park. Schedule.

Repeal of 3. The National Park Reservation (Five Blues Lagoon) Order, 1991 is S. I. 56 of 1991. hereby repealed.

MADE this 5th day of April, 1994.

(EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources Minister responsible for the National Parks System

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FIVE BLUES LAKE NATIONAL PARK (EXTENSION)

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Cayo District save and except all existing leases of National Lands, containing approximately 4,250 acres, and bounded on the North by National Lands, on the East by Indian Creek, on the South by a road running from Dry Creek to Indian Creek, and on the West by Dry Creek and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point having the scaled U. T. M. co-ordinates of 330 000 East and 1894 750 North; thence in a Northern direction for an approximate distance of 600 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 330 000 East and 1895 350 North; thence in an Eastern direction for an approximate distance of 755 metres to a point on the north bank of a branch of Indian Creek which flows from Five Blues Lake having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 330 755 East and 1895 350 North; thence in a general Eastern direction, along the north bank of the said Creek, to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 331900 East and 1895 430 North; thence in a Northern direction for an approximate distance of 300 metres, to a point having the scaled U.T. M. co-ordinates of 331900 East and 1895 730 North; thence in an Eastern direction for an approximate distance of 600 metres, to a point having the scaled U. T. M. co-ordinates of 332 500 East and 1895 730 North; thence in a North East North direction for an approximate distance of 1,350 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 333 000 East and 1897 000 North; thence in a Western direction for an approximate distance of 850 metres to a point on the west bank of Yaha Creek having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 145 East and 1897 000 North; thence in a general Northern direction, along the west bank of Yaha Creek, to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 045 East and 1897 500 North; thence in an East North East direction, across Indian Creek, for an approximate distance of 3,105 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 000 East and 1898 500 North; thence in a Southern direction for an approximate distance of

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1,500 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 335 000 East and 1897 000 North; thence in a South West direction for an approximate distance of 1,600 metres to a point on the East bank of Indian Creek having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 334 125 East and 1895 650 North; thence in a general South West and Western direction, along the East and South bank of Indian Creek and the said branch of Indian Creek to a point at that branch’s confluence with a creek flowing from the south having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates, of 332 350 East and 1894 920 North; thence in a Southern direction, along the East bank of the said creek to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 100 East and 1894 000 North; thence in a South Eastern direction for an approximate distance of 800 metres to a point on the West bank of Indian Creek having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 685 East and 1893 450 North; thence in a general South West direction, along the West and North bank of Indian Creek and a tributary flowing into Indian Creek from the west to a point having the U.T.M. co-ordinates of 332 550 East and 1892 450 North; thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 850 metres, across a road running from Dry Creek to Indian Creek, to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 331430 East and 1893 300 North; thence in a south western direction for an approximate distance of 900 metres to a point having the scaled U.T. M. coordinates of 330 800 East and 1892 655 North; thence in a southern direction for an approximate distance of 375 metres to a point on the said road having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 330 715 East and 1892 275 North; thence in a generally west south western direction, following the said road, to the road’s crossing of Dry Creek; thence in a generally northern direction following the west bank of Dry Creek to a point, where a road crosses the said creek to access Five Blues Lake, having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 329 050 East and 1894 900 North; thence in a general south eastern direction, following the said road, to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 329 600 East and 1894 550 North; thence in a north east direction for an approximate distance of 400 metres to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BACALAR CHICO) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

3. Map of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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89 of 1996. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (BACALAR CHICO) ORDER (Section 3)

[29th June, 1996.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BACALAR CHICO) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby National Park. declared to be a National Park.

Map of National 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Park. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 14th day of June, 1996.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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BACALAR CHICO NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT portion of the Caribbean Sea and Land being Ambergris Caye, in the Belize District, comprising approximately 28,148 acres and bounded on the North by the International Boundary between Belize and Mexico; on the East by a 1,207 metres (3/4 miles) buffer east of the reef crest; on the South by the Caribbean Sea, parts of Robles and parts of land now or formerly known as the Pinkerton Estate; and on the West by a north-south line between Ambergris Caye and Deer Caye and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a point along the mean high water mark of the Eastern coast of Ambergris Caye near Robles, having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 409 289 East and 2002 001 North;

thence in a Southwesterly direction along the mean high water mark of the Eastern coast of Ambergris Caye approximately 1.98 miles (3,200 metres) from Robles to a point having the scaled U.T.M coordinates of 407 341 East and 1999 824 North;

thence in a Southeasterly direction for an approximate distance of 1,945 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 408 852 East and 1998 599 North;

thence in a general Northerly direction, parallel to the reef and following the natural contour of the reef crest for an approximate distance of 9.63 miles to a point having the scaled U.T.M coordinates of 413 277 East and 2011 384 North;

thence in a Westerly direction along the international boundary between Belize and Mexico, to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 401 293 East and 2009 073 North;

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thence due South for an approximate distance of 6.58 miles (10,600 metres) to a point on the high water mark of the Santa Cruz Lagoon, having the scaled U.T.M coordinates of 401 293 East and 1997 748 North;

thence in a northeasterly direction along the Santa Cruz lagoon to a point on the high water mark having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 403 960 East and 1999 311 North;

thence in a northeasterly direction for an approximate distance of 3,810 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 406 720 East and 2002 015 North;

thence in a North - Northeasterly direction for an approximate distance of 1,725 metres to a point having the scaled U.T.M coordinates of 407 510 East and 2003 550 North;

thence in a Southeasterly direction for an approximate distance of 2,250 metres to the point of commencement.

but excluding the Marine Reserve described in Statutory Instrument No. 88 of 1996.

and excluding all private properties.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (LAUGHING BIRD CAYE) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

3. Map of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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94 of 1996. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 181A. (LAUGHING BIRD CAYE) ORDER (Section 3)

[20th July, 1996.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (LAUGHING BIRD CAYE) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. The area specified in the Schedule to this Order is hereby declared to National Park. be a National Park.

Map of National 3. A map of the said area may be seen at the office of the Chief Forest Park. Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 8th day of July, 1996.

(HON. EDUARDO JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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LAUGHING BIRD CAYE NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT portion of the Caribbean Sea comprising approximately 10,119 acres in the Stann Creek District, situate within and surrounding the Laughing Bird Caye Faro and being part thereof and being described as follows:

Commencing at a Point ‘A’ Northeast of Laughing Bird Caye having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 375 904 East and 1821 478 North;

thence in a Northwesterly direction to a Point ‘B’ North-Northwest of Laughing Bird Caye having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 374 630 East and 1825 363 North;

thence in a general Westerly direction to a Point ‘C’ North of Laughing Bird Caye having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 372 904 East and 1825 363 North;

thence in a Southwesterly direction to a point ‘D’ West-Northwest of Laughing Bird Caye and having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 368 860 East and 1819 430 North;

thence in a general Southerly direction to a Point ‘E’ Southwest of Laughing Bird Caye and having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 368 860 East and 1815 416 North;

thence in an Easterly direction to a Point ‘F’ having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 371 073 East and 1815 416 North;

thence in a Northeasterly direction to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (HONEY CAMP) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION 65 of 2001. (HONEY CAMP) ORDER Ch. 181A. (Section 3)

[28th April, 2001.]

1. This Order may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (HONEY CAMP) ORDER.

2. (1) The area of land specified in the Schedule is hereby declared Declarations of to be a National Park. National Park. Schedule. (2) A map of the area of land specified in Part II of the Schedule may be examined at the office of the Chief Forest Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry this 20th day of April, 2001.

(HON. JOHN BRICENO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry

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SCHEDULE [Paragraph 2]

PART I

HONEY CAMP NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Orange Walk District comprising of approximately 7772 acres of land bounded on the south and east by the Freshwater Creek Forest Reserve on the north and west by private land and hereinafter described as follows:-

Commencing at a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2000 000 North and 348 220 East;

Thence in a northern direction for an approximate distance of 6,200 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2006 159 North and 348 220 East;

Thence in a south-eastern direction for an approximate distance of 5,900 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2003 700 North and 353 500 East;

Thence in a southern direction for an approximate distance of 1,700 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2002 000 North and 353 500 East;

Thence in a western direction for an approximate distance of 1,000 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M co-ordinates of 2002 000 North and 352 500 East;

Thence in a southern direction for an approximate distance of 2,000 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2000 000 North and 352 500 East;

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Thence in a southern direction for an approximate distance of 3000 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1997 000 North and 352 000 East;

Thence in a western direction for an approximate distance of 2850 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1997 000 North and 349 218 East;

Thence in a north-north-east direction to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1998 436 North and 349 411 East;

Thence in a east-south-east direction to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1998 233 North and 350 000 East;

Thence in a northern direction to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 1999 000 North and 350 000 East;

Thence in a western direction for a distance of approximately 500 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1999 000 North and 349 500 East;

Thence in a northern direction for a distance of approximately 1000 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 2000 000 North and 349 500 East;

Thence in a western direction for a distance of approximately 1,500 meters to the point of commencement.

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PART II

MAP OF HONEY CAMP NATIONAL PARK

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BILLY BARQUEDIER) ORDER

ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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176 of 2001. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 215. (BILLY BARQUEDIER) ORDER (Section 3)

[29th December, 2001.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (BILLY BARQUEDIER) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. (1) The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is National Park. hereby declared to be a National Park. Schedule.

Schedule. (2) A map of the area of land specified in the Schedule may be examined at the Office of the Chief Forest Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry this 27th day of December, 2001.

(HON. JOHN BRICEÑO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment & Industry

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BILLY BARQUEDIER NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Stann Creek District comprising of approximately 1,500 acres of land bounded on the north by the Manatee Forest Reserve on the east and west by national land and on the south by private land and hereinafter described as follows-

Commencing at a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinate of 1880 550 North and 346 250 East;

Thence north-north west on a bearing of 337.7 degrees for an approximate distance of 4,102 meters to the southern bank of the Mullins River and having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1884 300 North and 344 700 East;

Descending the said river for an approximate distance of 3,500 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1883 300 North and 346 875 East;

Thence south east on a bearing of 131.4 degrees for an approximate distance of 2,571 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1881 600 North and 348 800 East;

Thence south westerly on a bearing of 245.6 degrees for an approximate distance 1,920 meters to the eastern bank of Billy Barquedier Creek to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1880 800 North and 347 050 East;

Thence downstream along the said creek for an approximate distance of 150 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1880 650 North and 347 075 East;

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Thence westerly on a bearing of 262.8 degrees for an approximate distance of 847 meters back to the point of commencement.

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1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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177 of 2001. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 215. (NOJKAAX MEEN ELIGIO PANTI) ORDER (Section 3)

[29th December, 2001.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (NOJKAAX MEEN ELIGIO PANTI) ORDER.

Declaration of 2. (1) The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is National Park. hereby declared to be a National Park.

Schedule. (2) A map of the area of land specified in the Schedule may be examined at the Office of the Chief Forest Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry this 27th day of December, 2001.

(HON. JOHN BRICEÑO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment & Industry

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NOJKAAX MEEN ELIGIO PANTI NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land containing approximately 13,006 acres situate in the Cayo District and bounded on the North by Block #8 and #30 on the property map; on the south by the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve; on the west by the Vaca Forest Reserve and hereinafter described as follows:-

Commencing at Black Rock (or Flour Landing) on the left bank ascending the Eastern Branch of the Belize River approximately 3 miles from Negroman; thence on a bearing of approximately 64 30' for a distance of approximately 2 miles 60 chains to a point having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 284 550 east and 1887 750 north; thence on a bearing of a 37 degrees 18’for a distance of approximately 66.6 chain to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 285 350 east and 1888 800 north; thence east for a distance of approximately 35 chains to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 286 050 east and 1888 800 north; thence on a bearing of 199 degrees 26' for a distance of approximately 22 chains to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 285 900 east and 1888 375 north, thence on a bearing of 64 degrees 30' for a distance of approximately 2 miles 17 chains to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 289 129 east and 1889 943 north; thence south along the A 10 Road to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 288 520 cast and 1889 330 north; thence south east to a point having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 288 616 east and 1889 383 north; thence east to a point on the south western boundary of Alexander Estates (No. 8 on the property map) to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 291, 000 east and 1889 850 north; thence on a bearing of 107 00' to a branch of Barton Creek; thence up stream in a southerly direction on the right bank ascending the said branch of Barton Creek for a distance of approximately 30 chains to the Western boundary of Vachel Keene Estate on a bearing of approximately 248 00' for a distance of 1 mile 14 chains to a point: thence by the Western boundary of Roaring Creek Works (Block No. 30 on the property map) on a bearing of approximately 135 00' to Slate Creek Line,

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Thence in a westerly direction along the Slate Creek Line along the A 10 road; thence continuing south along the A 10 road to the intersection of the A 10 Road and San Miguel Line; continuing along the San Miguel Line to a point at the intersection of the 1963 Line, thence in a north westerly direction along the 1963 Line to a point having a U.T.M. coordinate of 288 750 east and 1883 300 north; continuing along an old logging road in a north westerly direction to Privassion Creek:

Thence downstream by the right bank descending the Privassion Creek to the confluence of the Rio On Creek: continuing downstream by the right bank descending the Rio On Creek to the confluence of the Eastern Branch of the Belize River; thence down stream by the right bank descending the Eastern Branch of the Belize River to the point of commencement at Black Rock (Flour Camp).

EXCLUDING:-

PINE RIDGE CHITO ENCLAVE

All that piece or parcel of land comprising approximately 2,090 acres situated within the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Cayo District, and known as the Pine Ridge Chito Enclave to be the San Antonio Peanuts and Grains Cooperative is hereinafter described its follows:-

Commencing at the Confluence of Little Vaqueros Creek and Privassion Creek;

Thence downstream along the right bank of Privassion Creek in a Southwesterly direction for a distance of approximately 3.1 kilometers (1.92 miles) to its confluence with a stream;

Thence in a northerly direction along the right bank of the said stream to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of approximately 285 650 east and 1884 250 north where it crosses a minor road;

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Thence north east on a bearing N 84 38' 39” E for a distance of’ approximately 1607.02 meters to a point having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 286 150 East and 1886 600 north,

Continues north east on a bearing of N 75 15' 23" E for a distance of approximately 1964.69 meters to a point on the Pine Ridge Chito Line having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 288 050 east and 1887 100 north;

Thence southeasterly along the Pine Ridge Chito Line to Little Vaqueros Creek;

Thence downstream along the Little Vaqueros Creek in a southwesterly direction, back to the point of commencement.

EXCLUDING:-

PRIVASSION ENCLAVE

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situated in the Mountain Pine Ridge Area, Cayo District, containing approximately 2,046 acres, known as the Privassion Enclave being more particularly described as follows:-

Commencing at the point where the Chiquibul Forest Road A 10 crosses Privassion Creek;

Thence in a northerly direction by the Western limit of the said road for a distance of approximately 1 mile 11 chains to the point where it crosses Little Vaqueros Creek;

Thence in a northwesterly direction down stream along the left bank of Little Vaqueros Creek for a distance of approximately 3 miles 60 chains to the

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confluence with Privassion Creek;

Thence in a southeasterly direction upstream along the left bank of Privassion Creek back to the point of commencement.

EXCLUDING:

PINE RIDGITO GATE ENCLAVE

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land situated in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Cayo District, containing approximately 6.12 acres, known as the Pine Ridgito Gate being more particularly described as follows:-

Commencing at a point along the Pine Ridgito Line and having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of approximately 288 417 east and 1888 125 north;

Thence east on a bearing of 76.0 degree for a distance of approximately 756 feet to a point on the A l0 road having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 288 640 east and 1888 180 north;

Thence north on a bearing of 312.6 degree for a distance of approximately 675 feet to a point having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 288 490 east and 1888 320 north;

Thence west on a bearing of 216.8 degrees for a distance of approximately 575 feet to a point having a scaled U.T.M. coordinate of 288 386 east and 1888 179 north;

Thence south on a bearing of 150.0 degree for a distance of approximately 204 feet, back to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (GRA GRA LAGOON) ORDER ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Declaration of National Park.

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SCHEDULE

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86 of 2002. NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION Ch. 215. (GRA GRA LAGOON) ORDER (Section 3)

[10th August, 2002.]

Short title. 1. This Order may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARK RESERVATION (GRA GRA LAGOON) ORDER .

Declaration of 2. (1) The area of land specified in the Schedule to this Order is National Park. hereby declared to be a National Park. Schedule. (2) A map of the area specified in the Schedule may be examined at the Office of the Chief Forest Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry, Belmopan.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment and Industry this 5th day of July, 2002.

(HON. JOHN BRICEÑO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment, Commerce and Industry

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GRA GRA LAGOON NATIONAL PARK

ALL THAT piece or parcel of land in the Stann Creek District comprising of approximately 1, 197 acres of land bounded on the north by Ten Acres Holding in the Carib Reserve including a portion of land known as Old England, on the north west of Commerce Bight Pier Road and south south-west of Dangriga Town and hereinafter described as follows -

Commencing at the eastern point of Yemeri Creek and the Caribbean Sea and having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1872 450 North and 367 500 East;

Thence west across Yemeri Creek to its western bank with the Caribbean Sea;

Ascending Yemeri Creek to the confluence of Yemeri Creek and Gra Gra Lagoon;

Thence south westerly along the southern banks of Gra Gra Lagoon for an approximate distance of 2257 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 1872 300 North and 366 000 East;

Thence north on a bearing of 0 degrees for an approximate distance of 263 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1872 575 North and 366 000 East;

Thence west on a bearing of 272 degrees for an approximate distance of 647 meters to the eastern bank of Bocotora Lagoon to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1872 575 North and 365 375 East;

Thence southerly along eastern bank of Bocotora Lagoon for an approximate distance of 443 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of

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1872 250 North and 365 150 East;

Thence westerly on a bearing of 259.8 degrees for an approximate distance of 965 metres to the southern bank of Bocotora Creek to a point having the U.T.M. coordinates of 1872 250 North and 364 150 East;

Ascending the southern bank of Bocotora Creek to the confluence of Bocotora Creek and Mountain Cow Creek for a distance of approximately 1,496 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 1872 575 North and 363 250 East;

Thence north east on a bearing of 77 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,159 meters to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1873 300 North and 366 500 East;

Thence north north-east on a bearing of 614 degrees for a distance of approximately 3,107 meters to the north western bank of Comso Lagoon to a point having the scaled U.T.M. co-ordinates of 1874 800 North and 369 250 East;

Thence along the northern bank of Comso Lagoon, continuing along in a southerly direction into Gra Gra Lagoon;

Thence along the southern bank of Gra Gra Lagoon to the confluence of Gra Gra Lagoon and Yemeri Creek to a point having the scaled U.T.M. coordinates of 1872 850 North and 367 550 East;

Descending the eastern bank of Yemeri Creek back to the point of commencement.

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NATIONAL PARKS (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS

1. Short title.

2. Entry fees.

3. Certain persons exempted from payment.

4. Repeals.

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SCHEDULE

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128 of 1996. NATIONAL PARKS Ch. 181A. (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS (Sections 5 and 11)

[28th September, 1996.]

Short title. 1. These Regulations may be cited as the

NATIONAL PARKS (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS.

Entry fees. 2. The fees prescribed in the Schedule hereto shall be payable for the Schedule. issue of a permit to enter the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries mentioned therein.

Certain persons 3. Children under twelve years of age, and senior Belizean citizens over exempted from the age of 65 years, shall be exempted from paying the various fees specified payment. in the Schedule hereto.

Repeals. 4. The National Parks (Entry Fees) Regulations, 1996, are hereby No. 52 of 1995. repealed.

MADE by the Minister of Natural Resources this 20th day of September, 1996.

(EDUARDO ‘DITO’ JUAN) Minister of Natural Resources

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ENTRY FEES

ENTRY FEES FOR NAME OF NATIONAL PARK OR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY NON- BELIZEAN BELIZEAN NATIONALS NATIONALS (a) Guanacaste National Park BZ$1.00 BZ$5.00

(b) Blue Hole National Park BZ$2.00 BZ$8.00

(d) Laughing Bird Caye National Park BZ$2.00 BZ$8.00

(e) Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary BZ$2.00 BZ$8.00

(f) Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary BZ$2.50 BZ$10.00

(g) Half-moon Caye National Monument BZ$2.50 BZ$10.00

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NATIONAL PARKS (RIO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK) (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS

ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS

1. Short title.

2. Entry fees.

3. Commencement.

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SCHEDULE

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NATIONAL PARKS (RIO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK) 168 of 2001. (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS Ch. 215. (Sections 5 and 11)

[8th December, 2001.]

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Short title.

NATIONAL PARKS (RIO BLANCO NATIONAL PARK) (ENTRY FEES) REGULATIONS.

2. The fees payable for a Permit to enter the Rio Blanco National Park Entry fees. shall be as follows-

(a) for children under twelve years of age and senior Belizean citizens over sixty-five years of age ……...... ……… No fee

(b) for Belizean citizens not referred to in (a) above ...... ………..$1.00

3. These Regulations shall come into force on the 3rd day of December, Commencement. 2001.

(HON. JOHN BRICEÑO) Minister of Natural Resources, the Environment, Industry and Commerce

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