This course allows students to understand the multiple threats to the environment and the need for establishing protected areas. Students will also be taught concepts, techniques and guidelines critical for the management of protected areas. Students will also be exposed to the legislative and institutional support in protected areas management. Students will learn the stages in the planning process for protected areas management. In addition, tools and techniques such as research and monitoring, for implementing protected area management will also be emphasized. Students will also be familiarized with established and proposed protected areas in Belize.
- Teacher: Annyssa Sanchez