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Name: | Dedicate a tree in Belize |
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Price: | £19.99
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span The forests of Southern Belize are home to a dazzling array of plants and animals from jaguar and ocelot to tapirs spider monkeys and stunning blue morpho butterflies. However much of the forest has been destroyed or damaged by logging commercial citrus growing and shrimp farming. span span The Golden Stream Corridor Preserve is a muchneeded forest nature reserve ndash a haven for the plants and animals of the area. Some of the reserve has been damaged in the past and FFI is planting trees to restore it. span span YOUR GIFT WILL SUPPORT TREE PLANTING IN THIS VITAL FOREST REFUGE. span div u More Information u div span In 2001 Hurricane Iris badly damaged the forest of the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve which was already weakened from years of logging.nbspThrough our partners the Yaaxche Conservation Trust YCT we are working with the community to restore the area. A tree nursery has been setup providing seedlings to rebuild the forest the aim is to plant out strong over 10000 trees strong on the reserve as well as fruit or timber trees local people can use rather than using wild trees. Local schools are involved in tree planting teaching them the importance of caring for trees and the forest. span div Trees that are being planted include div nbspnbspnbspnbsp middotnbsp strong Mahogany strong span ndash a threatened species that produces valuable timber.nbsp span nbspnbspnbspnbsp middotnbsp strong Honduras Rosewood strong span ndash a species found only in this region it is highly sought after to make musical instruments such as xylophones. span nbspnbspnbspnbsp middotnbsp strong Jackfruit strong span ndash with the largest fruit of any tree in the world these trees are being planted on local peoples land to provide them with food and income taking pressure off wild trees in the forest. span div u Your Gift u div span Your dedication will support this tree planting project restoring fantastic tropical species to the forest where they will grow and support a wealth of other plants and animals.nbspIt will also support conservation education for local children which will ensure that this beautiful forest is protected long into the future by the people who live closest to it. span div The recipient of your gift will get div ul type="disc" A full colour information pack on the project including maps of the area pictures of the forest and profiles of the trees being planted span A certificate in either your name or in the name of a chosen recipient span The latest issue of FFIs award winning conservation magazine span An FFI greeting card with a personalized message. span span style="color rgb204 0 0" span style="color rgb204 0 0" img width="151" height="70" alt="" src="imageffi_gtc.gif" br span span |
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