By Zoila Palma: The Chiquibul National Park Visitor Center hosted the graduation ceremony for the Belize Defence Force’s Jungle Warfare Instructor Course on September 19.
During the ceremony, the Executive Director of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) Rafael Manzanero highlighted the organization’s collaboration with the BDF since 2007 and the results of their joint efforts in protecting the Chiquibul.
He noted that the partnership has contributed to maintaining the forest cover at a high level of integrity, while efforts continue to address threats including cattle ranching, poaching, illegal logging, and gold panning.
The graduation marks another step in strengthening the capacity of personnel operating in Belize’s forest environments and supporting ongoing conservation and security efforts in the Chiquibul.
The post BDF holds Jungle Warfare instructor course graduation in Chiquibul appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
By Zoila Palma: The Chiquibul National Park Visitor Center hosted the graduation ceremony for the Belize Defence Force’s Jungle Warfare Instructor Course on September 19. During the ceremony, the Executive Director of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) Rafael Manzanero highlighted the organization’s collaboration with the BDF since 2007 and the results of their joint
The post BDF holds Jungle Warfare instructor course graduation in Chiquibul appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
