Conservation of a Portion of the Aguacaliente Lagoon and Ecotourism
The objectives of the project are:
1. To protect the Aguacaliente Lagoon as a critical habitat for many species of wildlife and exotic animals therein, such as the tapir, gibnut, turtles, wild ducks, the jabiru stork and many species of fish and plants.
2. To promote environmental issues awareness through community workshops.
3. To promote community based eco-tourism for greater self sufficiency.
4. To refrain from slash and burn agriculture around the area of the lagoon, by introduction of sustainable agricultural practices.
1. To protect the Aguacaliente Lagoon as a critical habitat for many species of wildlife and exotic animals therein, such as the tapir, gibnut, turtles, wild ducks, the jabiru stork and many species of fish and plants.
2. To promote environmental issues awareness through community workshops.
3. To promote community based eco-tourism for greater self sufficiency.
4. To refrain from slash and burn agriculture around the area of the lagoon, by introduction of sustainable agricultural practices.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Friends of Lu Ha Lagoon
Country:
Belize
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 14,204.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,860.00
Project Number:
BZE/93/07
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Leonel Requena
Phone:
(501) 822-2462
Email:
Esther Calles
Email:
Address
2nd Floor, David L. McKoy Business Center, Bliss Parade, P.O. Box 53
Belmopan, Central America
Belmopan, Central America
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