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Maya Golden Landscape, Belize, Round River Conservation Studies (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Maya Golden Landscape, Belize
  • Program Terms: Semester, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Round River Conservation Studies 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Camping Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Ecology, Environmental Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
JaguarIn partnership with Ya’axche’ Trust, Round River operates in the Maya Golden Landscape of southern Belize, an ancient socio-ecological system that harbors many of the region’s iconic species such as Jaguar and Harpy Eagle. Ya’axche’ co-manages three protected areas, including Bladen Nature Reserve, one of the wildest forest tracts in Mesoamerica, Maya Mountain North Forest Reserve, where they hold a concession for cacao cultivation in an innovative project aimed at discouraging illegal activity, and Golden Stream Corridor Preserve. Students will support Ya’axche’ with a diverse set of conservation initiatives, from scientific research and monitoring to agro-forestry production to environmental education in local Mayan communities.
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