Belize Forest Department Highlights Ecosystem Benefits in Mountain Pine Ridge

Yesterday, the Belize Forest Department gathered stakeholders and partners in nature conservancy within the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve to highlight the importance of “Ecosystem Goods and Services.” The initiative sought to educate local leaders from buffer communities, students from San Antonio Village, and tourism partners about the life-sustaining benefits provided by nature. Reporter Vejea Alvarez was there and filed the following report.