Conservation in Belize
Since declaring independence in 1981, Belize has enacted many environmental protection laws aimed at the preservation of the country's natural and cultural heritage, as well as its wealth of natural resources. These acts have established a number of different types of protected areas, with each category having its own set of regulations dictating public access, resource extraction, land use and ownership. However, most of these protected areas are actually for the management of resource use and extraction, rather than for the preservation of the environment.
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Conservation in Belize
Since declaring independence in 1981, Belize has enacted many environmental protection laws aimed at the preservation of the country's natural and cultural heritage, as well as its wealth of natural resources. These acts have established a number of different types of protected areas, with each category having its own set of regulations dictating public access, resource extraction, land use and ownership. However, most of these protected areas are actually for the management of resource use and extraction, rather than for the preservation of the environment.
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Jaguar sitting, resting
Nassau grouper swimming
Waterfall spills over into a forested river
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Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Act.
Department of the Environment is created.
Environmental Protection Act.
Fisheries Act.
Forests Department is created.
National Park System Act, Wildlife Protection Act.
Protected Areas Conservation Trust is created.
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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanct ...... e conservation of the species.
Glover's Reef Marine Reserve p ...... the endangered Nassau grouper.
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Since declaring independence i ...... eservation of the environment.
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Conservation in Belize
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