Mark Wilkins, the fearless founder of NTOTA, was asked to join the board of Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD).  Mark has always believed in the work of FCD and has been pleased to support the efforts of the Anti-Poaching Unit and the Rangers patrolling the Chiquibul National Park.  So to be asked to join the ranks of people who guide the trajectory of the non-governmental, non-profit organization that safeguards one of the last old-growth forests on the planet as well as an endangered population of Scarlet Macaws…  well, Mark was honored and excited to get going.

With board meetings every quarter. the board works hard to identify the challenges facing the courageous organization of FCD.  Together, the board and the leadership of FCD Rafael Manzanero are finding the path forward to meet whatever tasks come before them, new and old.