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Cacao-based Agroforestry Handbook

By bfreebz | July 2, 2015 |

Now in its 3rd year, the Belize Cacao-based Agroforestry Project (BCARP) is on the path to broadening its reach by producing an illustrated guidebook to be distributed around the country.  The BCARP seeks to expand habitat for over-wintering neotropical migratory birds and other wildlife by converting environments such as farmland and secondary growth forest to…

First captive bred Hicatee Turtles hatch at HCRC

By bfreebz | July 2, 2015 |

Six months after a clutch of eight Hicatee eggs was found buried at the waters’ edge at the Hicatee Conservation and Research Center (HCRC) in December of 2014, hatchlings began to emerge from their eggs.  These are the first hatchlings in the captive breeding program established by the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) and BFREE at…

USFWS feature BFREE Pen Pal collaboration on their blog

By bfreebz | August 4, 2014 |

After a visit to Belize this spring, Molly Sperduto of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Heather Barrett of BFREE helped establish pen pal relationships between a primary school in Golden Stream, Belize and another in Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA. Recently, a blog article on the USFWS website was recently posted that describes…

Hicatee Turtle Confiscations Help Stock the HCRC

By bfreebz | April 14, 2014 |

Confiscations of illegal Hicatee turtles help place turtles in the conservation and research center at BFREE.

New Species of Rare Land Snail Officially Described from Belize!

By bfreebz | April 14, 2014 |

Land snail Eucalodium belizensis found in the Maya Mountains of Belize was formally given scientific description by Dan Dourson and Fred Thompson.

A Rapid Multi-Taxa Assessment of “Oak Ridge”

By bfreebz | April 14, 2014 |

In March of 2012, an expedition team took a snapshot of the vegetation, bat and land snail diversity in the moisture-laden forests of the highest elevations in the Maya Mountains (Bladen Nature Reserve).

Field Course Installs Solar Panels at the Bunkhouse

By bfreebz | October 11, 2013 |

Field course students install solar panels at the field station bunkhouse to ensure stable lighting.

A Bird-Friendly Chocolate Forest in the Making

By bfreebz | October 11, 2013 |

Workshop for local farmers and day laborers focused on local agroforestry and restoration by preparing forest and farm areas for planting cacao saplings.

From Grower to Market: Investigating the Cacao Value Chain

By bfreebz | October 11, 2013 |

Following the chain of prices from grower to market helps identify the risks, difficulties, and opportunities present in the cacao industry.

Harpy eagle nest discoveries in Belize

By bfreebz | August 19, 2013 |

TOLEDO DISTRICT, Belize – Scientists and local community members recently discovered two new Harpy Eagle nests in the Maya Mountains of southern Belize.  The new nests in Belize are approximately 15km from one another; the first, located in Columbia River Forest Reserve, was discovered by a resident of a nearby village in July 2012. A…

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Mailing Address
BFREE Field Station
PO Box 129
Punta Gorda
Belize, Central America

Phone
011.501.621.6685

Email
contact@bfreebz.org

US for BFREE is a Florida non-profit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.