Belize Forest Department

Yesterday, May 27th, the Greening Belize Initiative marked an important milestone with the signing of Data Sharing Agreements📄 and a Memorandum of Understanding with ten partner organizations committed to restoration and sustainable land management in Belize. 🌱

The Greening🌳🌱 Belize Initiative aims to restore 130,000 hectares of degraded land across the country, including 50,000 hectares of forest landscapes and 80,000 hectares within agro landscapes.

The signing of these Data Sharing Agreements represents the first step toward standardized data collection and strengthened 🤝collaboration, supporting Belize in meeting its national and international restoration commitments.

A sincere thank you to Belize Audubon Society, Belize Wild Cats, Bulridge Ltd., Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative- CSFI for Conservation and Development , Julian Cho Society and Toledo Alcaldes Association- Leaders of Southern Belize Cayo Tour Guide Association (CTGA) The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant and Ya'axché Conservation Trust who participated in this first round of engagement and collaboration. Stakeholder engagement continues, with additional organizations expected to join the Initiative in the coming months.

Additionally, the Forest Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Asociación Balam ONG to promote collaboration, the exchange of experiences, and other activities of mutual benefit at the binational level. Asociación Balam ONG also signed an agreement with Corozal Sustainable Future Initiative- CSFI, further strengthening regional partnerships for conservation and restoration efforts.

Together, through collaboration, shared knowledge, and collective action, we are building a greener and more resilient Belize for future 🌱generations.

The Forest Department congratulates Kristy Tillet on successfully completing her Associate Degree in Natural Resource Management. Congratulations on your achievement!

This International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, we celebrate the power of communities, conservation, and collective action. Every forest protected, every species saved, and every ecosystem restored brings us one step closer to a healthier planet for all. 🌱✨

Together, let’s protect nature, empower communities, and inspire future generations to care for the world we share. 🌍

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Erwin Gillet, a devoted public servant, mentor, friend, and passionate protector of Belize’s natural resources.

Though no longer serving within the Forest Department, Erwin’s impact on conservation, outreach, and the lives of the many young people he inspired will never be forgotten. His laughter, dedication, and love for community left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Rest in Eternal Peace, Erwin. 🕊️

Belize’s wildlife needs time to recover. 🌿🦜🦌

A temporary 1-year moratorium is now in place for the hunting and capture of:
• Yellow-headed Amazon Parrots
• Brown Brocket Deer
• White-lipped Peccary

This added layer of protection helps address growing threats like illegal hunting, wildlife trafficking, habitat loss, and increasing commercial demand.

Protecting wildlife means protecting Belize’s forests, biodiversity, watersheds, livelihoods, and future generations.

Respect wildlife. Respect the law. Protect our future.

A baby parrot belongs in the wild! 🦜

If you find a baby parrot:
✅ Contact Belize Bird Rescue or the Belize Forest Department for guidance
✅ Hand it over for rehabilitation if advised
❌ Do NOT keep, buy, sell, or capture it

There is NO legal trade in parrots in Belize.

Help protect our wildlife by reporting wildlife crime:
📞 (+501) 610-1524

🌱 Big changes are taking root across Belize!

Our nursery upgrades are helping us grow stronger, healthier seedlings to support restoration efforts nationwide. Together, we’re building greener spaces and a stronger future for our forests, one seedling at a time. 🌳💚

Together, we are restoring, protecting, and growing Belize for generations to come.

To all the incredible mothers🌿💚

Today we celebrate the strength, love, and dedication of mothers who not only nurture their families, but also help nurture our environment for future generations. From planting trees to restoring landscapes, your impact reaches far beyond the home. 🌱

Thank you for being stewards of the environment, leaders in your communities, and the roots of stronger families and forests. 🌳✨

Together, we continue growing a greener Belize, one tree, one future at a time.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Forest Department booth at the National Agriculture and Trade Show 2026! 🌱💚

From learning about our restoration efforts to joining the movement to plant a million trees, your support means everything. Together, we are growing a greener, stronger Belize, one seed at a time. 🌿

Honoring the brave men and women who stand on the frontlines to protect our forests, wildlife, and communities. 🌿🔥

This International Firefighters' Day, we say THANK YOU to our wildfire heroes who risk it all to keep us safe and safeguard Belize’s natural heritage.

From protecting our communities to preserving our forests and future, your courage does not go unnoticed.