By Zoila Palma: Belize’s five-year moratorium on the issuance of Short-Term Forest Licences and Petty Permits, introduced on December 1, 2025, was designed to protect the country’s forests from depletion and unsustainable harvesting. Government officials said the measure became necessary due to mounting evidence of declining forest stocks. The policy, approved by Cabinet, places a halt on permits for tree cutting on national lands while applica…
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