For example, Hill Bank is the center for a selective logging program, and participants measure gaps created by timber extraction and plant mahogany seedlings. This contributes to an ongoing 40 year study on the feasibility of sustainable logging. Hill Bank also has a micro-propagation lab for mass producing desirable commercial house plants from a single tissue sample of native vegetation, and a tree nursery from which Mahogany, Cashew, Cedar and Custard apple seedling are distributed to the local farmers. Halfway through the course participants depart for Calabash Caye, via the Belize City Zoo for a photo stop. The boat ride from Belize City to Calabash Caye is about one hour.
Accommodations here are adequate but rustic.
Calabash Caye is located right on the great barrier reef. The crystal clear waters are terrific for viewing the exotic marine animals that abound on the reef. Marine biology will be studied here, and there will be the added element of interacting with the staff of The University of Belize Marine Biology Research Station.