What we do
Welcome to the Belize Forest Department website, your ultimate destination for sustainable forest management in Belize. As the premier authority governing the nation’s rich forest resources, we are committed to ensuring their preservation and responsible utilization.
Our Mission
A results-oriented Department that manages Belize’s forest resources, enabled by informed decision-making and highly motivated and competent staff, in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
Forest Department Offices
Protected areas
years of protecting Belize's Forest
hectares of forest
Our Programs
Sustainable Forest Management
The Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Program of the Forest Department is responsible for the implementation of the approved policies and legal procedures applicable to the management and use of the forest resources throughout the entire country.
Wildlife Program
The Wildlife Management Program works towards the protection, conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources in Belize. The program promotes and ensures compliance with the Wildlife Protection Act (CAP220) to ensure sustainable use of forest and wildlife resources.
Restoration
The Restoration Programme is assigned with the responsibility to implement the National Landscape Restoration Strategy 2022-2030 and the National Agroforestry Policy.
Our Services
Hunting Licenses
Hunnting licenses allow for legal hunting of certain game species.
Short Term Licenses
Short Term Licenses
Short licenses apply to unprotected national lands, lease lands, and private properties.
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