Apr 22, 2021
PG Farmers Stand Up to Fires
As the world observes Earth Day, people all over Belize are reflecting on environmental issues and challenges facing this country. Recently, one group of farmers in southern Belize began to deal with a common threat to their livelihoods head on, by getting training in dealing with forest fires. Not only are they able to now better protect their own crops, they are also looking out for the biodiversity around them. As the dry season approaches, the stewards of the protected areas want communities to take an active part in fire management for increased protection of the forests and the people who rely on these resources. News Five’s Andrea Polanco has the story