The KEEP is a Belizean NGO specializing in ecosystem restoration and wildlife translocation “from rainforest to reef”
E-mail: contact@belizemangrovealliance.org | Phone: +501-605-6569
The KEEP (KuTunza Environmental Education Programme)
Contact
David Hilmy
E-mail: david.hilmy@yahoo.com
Tel: (501) 666 7243
Office: Sittee River Wildlife Reserve, Stann Creek District, Belize
Protection
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove, Black mangrove, White mangrove, Buttonwood
Location: Sittee River Wildlife Reserve, Stann Creek District
Land Tenure: Private land (14,000 acres)
Area Protected: Approx. 10 km of coastline and canals
Restoration
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Black mangrove, White mangrove, Buttonwood
Restoration Site: Sapodilla Lagoon, Sittee River Wildlife Reserve / Cabbage Haul Creek, Stann Creek District
Area Restored (2015 – 2019): Approx. 10 km coastline – over 32,000 mangrove planted
Area Restored (2020 – 2021): Approx. 5 km coastline
Land Tenure: Private Land, Community / Village Lands
Number of Participants (2015 – 2019): 100+ people
Number of Participants (2020 – 2021): 12 people
Sectors Engaged: NGOs, Youths, Private Sector
Mangrove Nursery
Mangrove Species: Red mangrove; Black mangrove, White mangrove, Buttonwood, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Restoration Site: Sapodilla Lagoon, Sittee River Wildlife Reserve / Cabbage Haul Creek, Stann Creek District
Area Restoration Target: 10 km coastline
Land Tenure: Private Land
Sectors to be Engaged: NGO
Árabu Mangrove Nursery: Propagation of Red, Black and White mangrove seedlings for mangrove restoration projects
Research
Mangrove Species: Red, and black mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Research Topic: Mangrove health adjacent to various shore/mainland ecosystems and development
Location: Sapodilla Lagoon, Sittee River Wildlife Reserve
Area Studied: Approx. 10 km coastline
Participating Stakeholders: NGOs, Environmental Groups, Youths
Number of Participants : 1 person
Mangrove Species: Red, and black mangroves, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Research Topic: Community Genetics-how individual Red/Black mangroves adapt to suit specific fish and gastropod requirements for reproduction
Location: Sapodilla Lagoon, Sittee River Wildlife Reserve
Area to be Studied: Approx. 20 km coastline
Participating Stakeholders: NGOs, Youths