By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Forest Department is reminding the public that altering mangroves without a permit is against the law.
The reminder follows a $10,000 settlement with a landowner whose property at Mile 6.5 on the Philip Goldson Highway was found to have altered red mangroves.
Under Regulation 3(1) of the Forests (Protection of Mangroves) Regulations, 2018, no one may alter, allow or cause mangroves to be altered unless they have a permit.
Breaking the regulations carries a fine of up to $25,000, up to 12 months in prison, or both.
In this case, the affected area was under a quarter acre. The landowner settled out of court on September 30.
Mangroves protect Belize’s coastline and support marine life, and the department says permits are required before any clearing takes place.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Forest Department is reminding the public that altering mangroves without a permit is against the law. The reminder follows a $10,000 settlement with a landowner whose property at Mile 6.5 on the Philip Goldson Highway was found to have altered red mangroves. Under Regulation 3(1) of the Forests
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