Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Another good Eco Kid essay entitled Ecology for Kids.  Heria Savery has the statistics for the protected areas in his essay.  Kids can still win a scholarship to attend Chaa Creek's Eco Kids Summer Camp.  

Belize may be a small part of our planet, but we are very lucky that a lot of our land and sea areas is protected from development.  The forest reserves are areas managed specifically for the production of timber, so as to not over use.  National park and wildlife sanctuaries are protected by private individuals and non–governmental organizations.  Our drinking water is also protected in these areas which keep our water clean.  Our Protected areas are 31.93% which includes: Nature Reserves 1.76%, Private Reserves 5.40%, Archaeological Reserves 0.50%, Nature Monument 0.30% wildlife Sanctuaries 5.96%, National Parks 7.19% and Forest Reserves 10.82%."