Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken:
A partnership was developed with PACT towards improved protection and biodiversity conservation in the Bladen Nature Reserve. Referred to as the “crown jewel” of Belize’s protected areas, Bladen Nature Reserve (Bladen) is considered to be one of the most biodiversity-rich, and geographically unique areas within the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. Bladen forms much of the Maya Mountains Massif and is surrounded by three (3) important blocks of protected areas within Belize. Bladen is a crucial link between Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary to the northeast and Columbia River Forest Reserve to the southwest and Chiquibul National Park and Forest Reserve lie to the northwest. The area is located within the Mesoamerican hotspot for species diversity, and hosts one of the world's richest assemblages of biodiversity. The reserve also plays a crucial role in watershed protection. It preserves the quality of the water draining into the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and provides water for local communities and large agricultural areas on the coastal plain. Ya'axche received continued support for conservation activities in Bladen Nature Reserve from PACT.
