Aces is a non-profit organization permitted by the Belize Forest Department and dedicated to the conservation and protection of Belize’s native wildlife and their critical habitats. We provide 24/7 emergency response to injured, ill, or orphaned wildlife, as well as crocodile/human conflict resolution achieved through scientific research, community outreach and education.
E-mail: contact@belizemangrovealliance.org | Phone: +501-605-6569
ACES Wildlife Rescue
Contact
Chris Summers
E-mail: chris@acesbelize.org
Tel: (501) 623-7920
Office: Tres Cocos Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Website: www.aceswildliferescue.org
Restoration
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Mangrove ecosystems Planted out: 2000 red mangrove seeds
Location: Ambergris Caye
Land Tenure: State-owned / public land
Nursery: 400 – 500 seedlings
Number of participants: 6
Sectors Engaged: NGOs and Private Sector
Continuation of previous work
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Black mangrove; Mangrove ecosystems
Location: Ambergris Caye
Land Tenure: State-owned / public land; Private land
Sectors to be Engaged: NGOs, Environmental groups, Youths and Private Sector
Outreach
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Mangrove ecosystems
Targeted Audience: Ambergris Caye / Belize General Public
Mechanisms: Educational signs in high traffic areas on Ambergris Caye; Social media (Facebook) weekly “Mangrove Monday” posts within the ecosystem, benefits, wildlife that inhabit them.
Reach:
Ambergris Caye: Est.. 10,000 – 15,000 people
Belize General Public: Est. 410,000
Continuation of previous work
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Mangrove ecosystems
Targeted Audience: Youths; Tourism sector; Private sector
Mechanisms: School visits; Social media (Facebook) online outreach.
Projected Reach:
Ambergris Caye: Est.. 10,000 – 15,000 people
Belize (social media): Est. 410,000