Led by women from seven communities in the northern coastal plain of Belize, the Community Baboon Sactuary Women's Conservation Group (CBSWCG) supports the conservation of the black howler monkey, or baboons, in the 6,000-hectare Community Baboon Sanctuary. CBSWCG brings together 240 landowners, each of whom voluntarily participates in conservation efforts through a pledge system. The sanctuary has produced a sustainable land management plan that has environmental, economic and social benefits that extend well beyond the protected area and include maintaining interconnected wildlife corridor integrity and a comprehensive sustainable natural resource management strategy.
