Turneffe Atoll Trust seeks to driveconservation efforts at Turneffe Atoll leading to sustainable environmental, social and economic benefits for Turneffe and Belize and serving as a model for similar coastal marine environments throughout the world.
E-mail: contact@belizemangrovealliance.org | Phone: +501-605-6569
Turneffe Atoll Trust
Contact
Alex Anderson
E-mail: alex@turneffeatoll.org
Tel: (501) 615 5621
Office: Turneffe Flats, Turneffe Atoll
Protection
Mangrove Species: Mangrove ecosystems
Location: Turneffe Atoll Land Trust, Turneffe Atoll
Land Tenure: Private lands
Area Protected: 17,000 acres of land (6879.65 ha mangrove)
Research
Mangrove Species: Mangrove ecosystems
Research Topic: The Blue Carbon Value of Turneffe Atoll, the Value of Turneffe Atoll Mangrove Forests, Seagrass Beds and Coral Reefs in Protecting Belize City from Storms and Climate Change Impacts to Turneffe Atoll, Belize
Location: Turneffe Atoll
Area Studied: Approx. 10 km coastline
Participating Stakeholders: NGOs, Environmental Groups, Tourism Sector, Fishing Sector, Private Sector
Number of Participants : 10 people
Mangrove Species: Mangrove ecosystems
Research Topic: Development of a Management Plan for Mangrove and Assessment of Flora and Fauna found within the Turneffe Atoll Land Trust Lands
Location: Turneffe Atoll
Area Studied: Approx. 17,000
Participating Stakeholders: NGOs, Environmental Groups, Fishing Sector
Projected Number of Participants : 15 people
Outreach
Mangrove Species: Red, black and white mangroves,Buttonwood, Mangrove ecosystems generally
Location: Turneffe Atoll Land Trust Lands, Turneffe Atoll