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Posted by abianchessi on 2009-09-22
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Northern Belize
Our Campaign will protect the wetlands of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary by inspiring local farmers to implement sustainable methods of farming in order to reduce destructive livestock grazing
— Olivia Carballo-Avilez, Rare Conservation Fellow
Decreasing the threat of unsustainable developments within the wetlands of CTWS by increasing awareness of the importance of wetlands and strengthening political and community relations.
Our symbol of pride is the Jabiru Stork.
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Farmers Sign Contracts
I am so excited! 10 farmers signed the contracts to adopt at least 5 out of 10 cattle farming best prcatices promoted by the campaign. The first two practices they will be implementing are: installing solar shocks and planting grass seed. They were very happy to recieve a solor shock and 5 lbs of grass seed. After several demonstrations they are convinced that the solor shock fencers will help them keep their cattle contained and that with improving their pasture they can benefit with nicer profits. During our cattle farmers' "chat" they discussed and reviewed the installtion process and were enlighted by Mr. Rudy Crawford on when to best plant the seeds to get maximum yeild. According to him (we will cross check with agriculture department), the grass seeds should be placed out in the sun for a bit, to help it germinated. Then right after the first rain they should spread the seed!
Posted by OCarballo on 2009-05-18
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A Celebration of Wetlands in Belize
A Celebration of Wetlands in Belize
February 20th, 2008
Lois Morrison, conservation supporter and friend of Rare, recently joined Rare on a trip to Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize.
February 1, 2008
World Wetlands Day, an annual celebration and promotion of international wetlands, was the perfect backdrop for Rare’s visit to the village of Crooked Tree and Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize. Nearly ten years ago the Crooked Tree lagoon became Belize’s first wetland area added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. The extensive lagoon area experiences dramatic seasonal shifts in water levels. The resulting mosaic of freshwater and terrestrial habitats provides refuge for an amazing diversity of native plants and animals, including the rare and endangered Jabiru Stork.
Posted by lmorrison on 2009-04-08
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Understanding Crooked Tree…
February 5th, 2009
Photographer Jason Houston continues his journey in Belize at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. There he meets Pride campaign manager Olivia Carballo-Avilez and begins to grasp some of her conservation challenges.
Cows graze in a wetland near the edge of the lagoon—the same small swamp where local birders excitedly noted a sighting of an early-season Roseate Spoonbill.
Posted by Jason Houston on 2009-02-26
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Pride in Action!
February 5th, 2009
Jason Houston spends a few days exploring Pride in Belize and the communities the conservation campaign is targeting. Watch video of Olivia and her Pride mascot Jumbo Roo!
The poster hanging in Crooked Tree Village featuring Jimbo Roo the Jabiru Stork
Posted by Jason Houston on 2009-02-26
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2 sites, 13 days, 6728 photographs…
As it comes to a close, Phototgrapher Jason Houston remarks about his journey in Belize. As the title suggests, Jason has takes quite a few photos of the people he has met and the places he has visited.
Posted by Jason Houston on 2009-02-26
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