Caye Caulker Forest Reserve

In May 1998, the northernmost 100 acres came to be known as the Caye Caulker Forest Reserve.  In May 2001, a co-management agreement was signed between two parties, the Forest Department and the FAMRACC (Forest and Marine Reserves Association of Caye Caulker).  Between July and August of 2001, a Reserve Headquarters was built.  This building is used as a visitor center, staff residence and research center.  The forest on Caye Caulker includes three kinds of mangroves, the red, white and black as well as other trees.  The forest is also home to many birds, such as the white-crowned pigeon, rufus-necked rail and black catbird. Mangrove warblers can be seen in the mangrove all year long.  Other animals that can be found are crocodiles, turtles, fish, five species of land crabs, hermit crabs, boa constrictors, scaly-tailed iguanas (locally known as wish willies), geckos, and lizards.