BERDS Partners/Collaborators:
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Belize Tropical Forest Studies - The mission of Belize Tropical Forest Studies (BTFS) is to collect and disseminate biodiversity
information in and about Belize. BTFS's activities are mainly oriented towards biodiversity assessments of protected areas and private lands. Data collection activities focus on the surveys of terrestrial biodiversity, species occurrence and distributions. BTFS plays a lead role in the aggregation and dissemination of spatial (GIS) data and biodiversity and environmental
data via the Biodiversity and Environmental Resource Data System of Belize (BERDS).
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Collaboration: since 2004
No. Data Records Contributed:
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TransNatura LLC (2004-2009) was an international consulting services firm based in the United States with extensive operational experience applying scientific and knowledge management practices to real-world conservation situations in the developing world.
TransNatura specialises in conservation project development, information management solutions and technical writing for the conservation and natural resources communities. Our flagship solution, natureSmith, is used as the application framework upon which BERDS operates.
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Collaboration: since 2004
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Clearing-House Mechanism - U. N. Convention on Biological Diversity - From the start of the Convention, it was understood that scientific knowledge and technological know-how would have a vital role to play. However, expertise in managing information and technology varies enormously from country to country. For this reason, the Convention established a 'Clearing-House Mechanism' to ensure that all governments have access to the information and technologies they need for their work on biodiversity. The Clearing-House promotes and facilitates technical and scientific cooperation, within and between countries, develops a global mechanism for exchanging and integrating information on biodiversity and develops the necessary human and technological network
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Collaboration: since 2006
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InterAmerican Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) - Both an Internet-based information resource with common
infrastructure and content, interoperable through the use of common standards, and a forum for institutions and individuals to discuss the issues related to sharing and exchange of biodiversity
information. IABIN is envisioned as an open, self-sustaining network where users needing biodiversity information can find quality, relevant information in a timely manner. It is part of the
growing network for global cooperation and information-sharing which is the Clearing-House Mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) - The Global Invasive Species Database was developed by the IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) as part of the global initiative on invasive species led by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP). It provides global information on invasive alien species to agencies, resource managers, decision-makers, and interested individuals. The database focuses on invasive species that threaten biodiversity and covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants.
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Natureserve - A Network Connecting Science with Conservation. Providing the scientific basis for effective conservation, NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the trusted source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems
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Collaboration: since 2008
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National Geographic Society (NGS) - The National Geographic Society has been inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. It is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. NGS and BERDS collaborated on a new Adventure Map for Belize
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Collaboration: since 2009
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SERVIR is a Regional Monitoring and Visualization System for Mesoamerica that intensively utilizes satellite imagery and other data sources for environmental management and disaster support.
SERVIR is headquartered at Water Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean (CATHALAC) in the City of Knowledge, Panama. A test-bed SERVIR facility is located at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Belize Audubon Society - (BAS) is a non-governmental membership organization dedicated to the sustainable management of our natural resources through leadership and strategic partnerships with stakeholders in order to create a balance between people and the environment.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
13
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Birds Without Borders | Aves sin Fronteras is a multi-year research, conservation and education project coordinated by the Zoological Society of Milwaukee (ZSM) in cooperation with the Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, Inc. (FWC) and private landowners. Dr. Gil Boese, president of the ZSM and FWC, initiated the project in 1996 to study migratory and resident bird species in Wisconsin, USA, and Belize, Central America.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
4,086
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Galen University offers innovative educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional level in business, arts and sciences, and education. Study at our lush tropical campus for a full degree, a semester abroad or for a few weeks in the summer. Take advantage of our partnership with the University of Indianapolis and enroll in a dual degree program. Upon completion of your studies in Belize you will earn a degree from the University of Indianpolis and a degree from Galen University. Our exciting learning environment will challenge and support you to do your best and ensure that you always excel, in learning and in life.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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The Natural History Museum - (Botany Department) - In Belize, on-going botanical and economic botanical research led by Dr. Sam Bridgewater
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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The Nature Conservancy - in Belize, is mainly involved in providing technical support and resource-based aid to government agencies and NGOs. TNC provides technical support with strong expertise in the biological and social sciences (e.g., PA management, organisational and management effectiveness, baseline studies and ecoregional planning). TNC also provides financial resources through joint-funding programmes and to a limited extent, low-level policy support. TNC has negotiated Debt-for-Nature swaps in Belize. TNC is also heavily involved in efforts related to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in conjunction with BAS, TIDE and FON. (in conjunction with TNC - Indiana)
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
10
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Department of Anthropology, University of Calgary - Research areas include Japanese macaque social dynamics, primate gerontology, reproductive termination, the evolution of menopause, and the behavioural ecology of the Belizean black howler monkey. Recently established a long-term study site in Monkey River, Belize. Runs an annual spring session primate behaviour field school at the site.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Wildlife Conservation Society - Belize focuses in four general areas. First, WCS works closely with the Belize government on national initiatives with a focus on biodiversity planning and policy strategies. Second, WCS conducts jaguar density studies using camera traps in order to better understand populations and document the importance of Gallon Jug Estate, the Selva Maya, and Cockscomb Basin as havens for biodiversity in northern Central America. Third, through innovative research and mentoring young biologists from the region, WCS strives to conserve bats within critical habitats in the Selva Maya landscape by identifying at-risk species. Finally, WCS researchers based at Glover's Reef carry out marine conservation activities in Belize and beyond.
WCS and BAS have collaborated on the Belize Biodiversity Information System (BBIS), the longest running biodiversity database in Belize. WCS has begun to integrate the 400,000+ data records from the BBIS into BERDS. This integration should take approximately 6 months and be completed by Q2 2007.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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WildTracks - works towards the conservation of the area that falls within the Meso-American Biological Corridors Program. This program links reserves throughout Belize (and, in fact, throughout Central America) in an international effort to ensure the preservation of the area's rich biological diversity. A continuous string of reserves without the obstruction of international borders provide corridors allowing wildlife to move freely from one area to another.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
6,440
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Ya'axché Conservation Trust - (YCT) is an indigenous-based and run non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the Southern District of Belize, Central America.
YCT was legally registered as a non-profit organization incorporated under Chapter 206 of the Laws of Belize in March of 1998.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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American Crocodile Endangered Sanctuary - (ACES) Protecting the local American Crocodile population. Working on a grant proposal to further study the crocodile population in this area and to provide care for injured/ill reptiles and "problem crocs."
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Belize Botanic Gardens - (BBG) is 45 acres of native and exotic plants growing in the Cayo district of western Belize. The garden is in a valley on the banks of the Macal River, surrounded by the Maya Mountain foothills. The BBG runs a botanical education program, a growing flora collection (with database), sustainable agriculture projects and develop open-source collections management applications (Bauble).
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education - (BFREE) is a private research and educational facility located on a 1,153 acre reserve in southern Belize, Central America. Founded in 1994 by professional biologists Jacob and Kelly Marlin, goals of BFREE are: a.) To aid in protection of the Bladen Nature Reserve, the jewel of the Belize protected area system; b.) To provide top-quality environmental education to foreign visitors and Belize nationals, and; c.) To coordinate and facilitate research of southern Belize rainforests.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
27
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Belize Fisheries Department - "provide(s) the country and the people of Belize with the best possible management of aquatic and fisheries resources with a view to optimize the present and future benefits through efficient and sustainable management." This mission requires the following support services: enforcement of fisheries regulations, quality assurance, detailed biological and socio-economic research, park and coastal zone management and strategy implementation.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Belize Forest Department - oversees the conservation, protection, management and utilization of Belize's forest resources and its biodiversity, while ensuring that the productive capacity of the forests for both goods and services is maintained or enhanced for the sustainable development of the Belizean people. The role of the Forest Department, therefore, is to coordinate the implementation of the forest policy within the regulatory framework established to achieve its mission.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Belize Lodge & Excursions - (BLE) oversees the Boden Creek Ecological Reserve, a private reserve made up of 7,600 acres of lowland tropical broadleaf forest and one of the five core parcels that make up the Golden Stream Conservation Corridor. BLE is committed to sustainable land use through sound ecotourism and conservation management practices of land, wildlife and forest resources.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Beyond Touring - Beyond Touring was founded to offer an authentic ecotourism opportunity to Belize. We strive to provide a meaningful, time and money-saving travel experience that enhances and gives back to the areas visited through community development as well as archaeological and biological research.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Coastal Zone Management Institute (CZMI) - "provide(s) the country and the people of Belize with the best possible management of aquatic and fisheries resources with a view to optimize the present and future benefits through efficient and sustainable management." This mission requires the following support services: enforcement of fisheries regulations, quality assurance, detailed biological and socio-economic research, park and coastal zone management and strategy implementation.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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H. Lee Jones -- one of the co-founders of Ornithology Expeditions -- has worked in Belize for over 8 years, and is the author of the Field Guide to the Birds of Belize (University of Texas Press). He has a Ph.D. in avian biogeography from UCLA, and has been studying birds with a special emphasis on identification and distribution since the age of eight. Lee has traveled extensively throughout North and Central America and the Asian Pacific region conducting ecological and ornithological research.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Project (MBRS) - The goal of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System Project is to enhance protection of the unique and vulnerable marine ecosystems comprising the MBRS, and to assist the countries of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras to strengthen and coordinate regional policies, regulations, and institutional arrangements for the conservation and sustainable use of this global public good.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Programme for Belize (PfB) - is a Belizean, non-profit organization, established in 1988, to promote conservation of the natural heritage of Belize and wise use of its natural resources. The Rio Bravo is its flagship project where Programme for Belize seeks to demonstrate practical applications of its principles focused on linking conservation of tropical forest with the development of sustainable land uses which leave the forest and its environmental values intact. On the Rio Bravo, Programme for Belize implements several programs: scientific research, environmental education, professional training and promotes environmental awareness amongst visitors.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh (RBGE) - Education is a major part of RBGE's work, and is inclusive of all ages and stages, from casual visitors to botany students, and from small children to senior citizens. Formal education courses include the teaching and supervision of horticultural and postgraduate botanical research students.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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University of Belize - Natural Resource Management Programme - a structured but flexible program that provides students with a balance of theoretical and practical components through project-based field courses, providing training in marine and terrestrial natural resource management and opportunities to help serve the needs of the nation.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Utah State University Intermountain Herbarium - The Herbarium's mission is to serve as a primary source of information on the flora and fungi of the Intermountain region, both native and introduced as well as to foster increased understanding and appreciation of the floristic diversity of the Intermountain Region. Herbarium staff have undertaken mycology research in the Chiquibul National Forest, Belize in past years.
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Collaboration: since 2005
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Virginia Tech University - Dept of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences - Research on Large cats. Specifically jaguar
pumas and ocelots. We run 2 remote camera surveys a year for jaguars: one in the MPRFR and one in the CFRNP. We are keeping track of about 30 jaguars over time (through remote cameras) in order to determine basic demographic parameters such as mortality, lifespan, etc. We are interested in the ecology of co-existence between large predators within protected areas.
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Collaboration: since 2006
No. Data Records Contributed:
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Eco-Index - Rainforest Alliance Conservationists need an easy way to share information and learn from one another's experiences. The Rainforest Alliance designed the Eco-Index to quickly and easily provide the conservation community with information in a succinct and consistent format. To best serve our audience, the Eco-Index is entirely in English and Spanish, and profiles of projects based in Brazil are in Portuguese. The database is searchable by category, organization, funder, or by a keyword search.
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Collaboration: since 2006
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