April 6, 2016
SATIIM has noted an increase in illegal activity inside the Sarstoon Temash National Park. There is little doubt that unless areas are monitored, illegal activity takes place. Such is the case when a recent SATIIM patrol documented fishing camps along the Temash and Sarstoon as well as logging. The suspected offenders are believed to be non-Belizeans. In addition, hundreds of acres of sphagnum moss was burnt most likely as the result of a camp fire. The Sarstoon Temash National Park (STNP) has the largest concentration of Sphagnum moss in Central America. Pictures of these activities can be seen below:
Camp Inside the STNP
Camp inside the STNP
Seismic lines used very frequently.
Fire burning inside the STNP
Fire damage to rare sphagnum moss.
Signs of illegal logging
Signs of illegal logging
Illegal camps inside the STNP
Trash left behind in the STNP
