Native Orchids of Belize

Native Orchids of Belize

Author: B.R. Adams

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 1995-08-31

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9789054106098

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This guide to the native orchids of Belize has been produced as the culmination of several years of collections made by the authors while working in the country. All species are keyed out, thus making it relatively easy for orchid enthusiasts to cross-reference their material and descriptions.


Moon Belize

Moon Belize

Author: Lebawit Lily Girma

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2019-10-29

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 1640490434

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With turquoise waters, dreamlike islands, and pristine rainforests, Belize is a sensory feast. Dive in with Moon Belize. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from the weeklong best of Belize to three weeks exploring the whole country Strategic advice for water sports lovers, foodies, wildlife enthusiasts, and more, plus suggestions for supporting local businesses and exploring ethically and sustainably The top outdoor adventures: Hike rainforests filled with medicinal trees and howler monkeys, snorkel the second-largest coral reef in the world, go spelunking in ancient underground caves, or hop through the vibrant cayes Unique experiences and can't-miss highlights: Canoe to a farmers market to sample fresh pupusas and cashew wine, and cool off beneath the waterfalls. Marvel at Mayan archaeological sites or experience a traditional homestay in Punta Gorda. Relax on the beach all day, and spend your night dancing barefoot in the sand to the sound of Garifuna drums Honest advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from Belize expert Lebawit Lily Girma Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture, plus handy phrases in Kriol, Garifuna, and Q'eqchi' Mayan Helpful recommendations for health and safety, traveling solo, and suggestions for LGBTQ visitors, travelers with disabilities, and seniors Experience the best of Belize with Moon's expert tips and local insight. Looking to expand your trip? Try Moon Yucatán Peninsula or Moon Costa Rica.


Moon Belize Cayes

Moon Belize Cayes

Author: Lebawit Lily Girma

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13: 1631216368

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Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way Turquoise waters, mangrove forests, and white sands: the Belize Cayes are a deserted island fantasy come true. Dive in with Moon Belize Cayes. Flexible, strategic itineraries for every timeline and budget, ranging from a weeklong best of the cayes to how to find the best snorkeling, diving, and beaches Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, honeymooners, beach bums, foodies, and more Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Relax on white sands with a rum punch or a bottle of Belize's favorite dark beer. Snorkel the second largest (and most pristine) coral reef in the world. Swim alongside sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, and manatees in the wild. Kayak through mangrove forests, sail through calm Caribbean waters, or dance the night away to reggae or Garifuna drums. Sample Belize's melting-pot cuisine, from fresh, sustainable seafood (conch fritters are not to be missed!) to fry jacks, salbutes, and some of the best fried chicken on the planet. Expert advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from Belize transplant Lebawit Lily Girma Full-color photos and detailed maps for navigating the cayes on your own, plus handy phrases in Kriol, Garifuna, and Q'eqchi' Mayan Detailed background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture, plus an underwater guide to spotting your favorite birds and marine wildlife Travel tips on health and safety, sustainable travel, traveling solo as a woman, and getting around with children or as a senior Full Coverage of San Pedro and Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, the Northern Atolls, Dangriga, Hopkins, the Cockscomb Basin, the Placencia Peninsula, Punta Gorda, and Mayan Upcountry, as well as a stopover in Belize City With Moon Belize's expert tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring the mainland too? Pick up Moon Belize. Looking to expand your trip? Try Moon Yucatán Peninsula, Moon Guatemala, or Moon Jamaica.


A Natural History of Belize

A Natural History of Belize

Author: Samuel Bridgewater

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2012-01-20

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 029273901X

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A wide-ranging study that draws on local and regional research findings to provide a popular portrait of the biodiverse and resilient Chiquibul. Belize’s Chiquibul Forest is one of the largest remaining expanses of tropical moist forest in Central America. It forms part of what is popularly known as the Maya Forest. Battered by hurricanes over millions of years, occupied by the Maya for thousands of years, and logged for hundreds of years, this ecosystem has demonstrated its remarkable ecological resilience through its continued existence into the twenty-first century. Despite its history of disturbance, or maybe in part because of it, the Maya Forest is ranked as an important regional biodiversity hot spot and provides some of the last regional habitats for endangered species such as the jaguar, the scarlet macaw, Baird’s tapir, and Morelet’s crocodile. A Natural History of Belize presents for the first time a detailed portrait of the habitats, biodiversity, and ecology of the Maya Forest, and Belize more broadly, in a format accessible to a popular audience. It is based in part on the research findings of scientists studying at Las Cuevas Research Station in the Chiquibul Forest. The book is unique in demystifying many of the big scientific debates related to rainforests. These include “Why are tropical forests so diverse?”; “How do flora and fauna evolve?”; and “How do species interact?” By focusing on the ecotourism paradise of Belize, this book illustrates how science has solved some of the riddles that once perplexed the likes of Charles Darwin, and also shows how it can assist us in managing our planet and forest resources wisely in the future.


Orchids

Orchids

Author: IUCN/SSC Orchid Specialist Group

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9782831703251

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This action plan chronicles the threats faced by wild orchids, but more importantly to critical habitats that host extraordinarily high orchid diversity and endemicity. It explores and recommends specific ways that national and local government, legislators, scientists and orchid conservationists as well as growers can all help to reverse present trends. The facts and viewpoints presented in this comprehensive document update and supplement the information available to conservation organizations and agencies through the world so that they can lobby their appropriate government offices more effectively.


Moon Central America

Moon Central America

Author: Avalon Travel

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 5104

ISBN-13: 1631214160

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An ebook exclusive, Moon Central America combines Moon's full-length guides to seven Central American countries into one comprehensive digital guide. Moon Central America includes the following country guides: Moon Belize Moon Costa Rica Moon El Salvador Moon Guatemala Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands Moon Nicaragua Moon Panama For each country, you'll find trustworthy advice from Moon's experienced travel authors. Professional photographer Al Argueta compiles the best places to take in Guatemala's awe-inspiring volcanoes, and adventure traveler Amy Robertson shares her list of Honduras's best places to get face-to-face with nature—from caves to cloud forests. If you're dreaming of a Central American trip of any length or mix of destinations, Moon Central America is the travel companion for you.


The New Encyclopedia of Orchids

The New Encyclopedia of Orchids

Author: I. F. La Croix

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 0881928763

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The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.


Explore Belize

Explore Belize

Author: Harry S. Pariser

Publisher: Harry S. Pariser

Published: 1997-11

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9781556507854

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A guide to Belize which details the country's political and economic history, along with information on the plant and animal life. The guide encourages the reader to sample the local cuisine, stay at family-run inns and visit sights on and off the tourist track.