Help Wildlife in Belize - Since it became an independent nation in 1981, Belize has devoted itself to the conservation of its extensive natural resources. The country’s rugged interior has meant that, throughout its history of colonization, most human activity has focused on the coastal areas, leaving the inland mountains and forests relatively untouched by logging and agriculture. Today, 26 percent of Belize’s marine and land territory is under government protection, with a further 17.8 percent under private protection. More than 540 species of tropical birds, 150 species of mammals, 600 species of marine and freshwater fish, 150 plus species of reptiles and amphibians, and 3,408 species of plants call Belize’s diverse ecosystems home. Help Wildlife in Belize on a Volunteer Conservation Trip All this makes Belize an ideal destination for eco-tourists, many of whom come to volunteer with scientific research and conservation efforts focused on the forests, beaches, islands, … [Read more...]