Mennonites from Belize spark deforestation fears with new settlement plans in Suriname

Mongabay
Apr 8, 2026, 11:55 am115 ptsTrending
SHIPYARD, Belize — Mennonite families in Belize are preparing to move to Suriname to establish massive farming communities in a heavily forested area, multiple sources told Mongabay, raising concerns that they may soon be cutting down trees to grow crops. The deal could cost millions of dollars and cover more…

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