Experts call for a nationwide stop order on agricultural burning, but the Minister of Blue Economy disagrees, citing traditional practices of farmers.
The Disaster Risk Management team is preparing for potential landslides due to the upcoming rains affecting the brittle earth.
OCEANA Belize plans activities to celebrate World Ocean's Day and raise awareness about marine resources.
Farmers in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve dispute the use of ponds by park managers for firefighting efforts during a water scarcity emergency.
The environmental toll from recent fires in protected areas is significant, with estimates of over 10,000 acres of forest burned and a need for supplementary budget allocation.
Residents of San Ignacio and Santa Elena are suffering from smoke inhalation due to nearby forest fires, affecting air quality and causing health issues.
Wildfires have been raging in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, threatening lives and infrastructure while being exacerbated by irresponsible agricultural practices.
Fires in Toledo are devastating agricultural communities, causing significant income loss for hundreds of farmers.
Wildfires threaten a newly inaugurated ranger station in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, with significant forest damage reported.
Volunteers are urgently needed to help combat a worsening wildfire at the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve.
APAMO reports that some wildfires in Belize have been deliberately set by farmers, impacting communities and ecosystems.
The government declared Toledo a national disaster area due to wildfires, enabling access to international assistance and funding for affected farmers.
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