TOUR overview
Learn about reforestation and land restoration techniques and methods while helping locals improve degraded farmlands and protected areas in southern Belize. Reforestation initiatives under this tour help improve biodiversity and contribute to a greener planet.
Improve a farm’s production by increasing the variety of fruits, timber and shade trees while learning from farmers and climate smart agricultural practices adopted. More trees mean healthy soil, protecting the land and providing homes and food for wildlife.
Protected areas also suffer from the effects of deforestation. As a response, Ya’axché’s nursery grows native timber and non-timber species which are used to restore affected lands in protected areas. This is a perfect opportunity to contribute to maintaining the integrity of forests and their associated species. The transplanted native plants are monitored to ensure they survive and grow healthy. Learn from Ya’axché Conservation Trust experts while visiting important protected areas in the Maya Golden Landscape.
Fitness level: Moderate
Itinerary
- 8:15am – Arrive at Ya’axché Field Station, Golden Stream Corridor Preserve
- 8:30am – Depart for ecotour
- 12:00pm – Reforest Belize ecotour concludes
- Optional: Lunch at local Maya women’s group or at the farm ($13 US per person)
We are more than happy to amend the itinerary to meet your needs based on your time and length of stay in the Toledo District, Southern Belize. Click this link for directions to the Field Station at Golden Stream Corridor Preserve.
transportation
Ya’axché’s Field Station is easily accessible by public transportation. However, feel free to ask us about private transportation. We will gladly assist!
We recommend
- Sturdy walking shoes/boots with a good tread, expect them to get muddy and wet, depending on the season
- Non-aerosol bug spray
- Eco-friendly sunscreen
- Lightweight, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt with the option of a t-shirt or other quick drying shirt
- Hat with rim and/or bandana
- Binoculars and a camera if you care to get a closer look and record some of your sightings
- Water and a snack for the trail
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Book Online
For group bookings, please contact info@ecotourismbelize.com or call us at +501 722-0108.
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