Local Mechanical Cultivation Belize River Valley

Date: 2008 Created by: Elise Sirjean Projection: NAD83_UTM_Zone_16N The El Pilar Project has been conducting research at El Pilar, Belize and Guatemala since 1993, and was founded on a base of survey work that goes back to 1983. This unusual archaeological program recognizes the present environment as a part of the ancient Maya past. Our mission is the preservation and conservation of endangered resources through local and international education. Addressing tensions between culture and nature, we use the past as a reference to build a responsible future. Weaving together traditional knowledge and practice with scientific inquiry and interpretation, we promote a deeper awareness of heritage through local partnership. The UCSB Maya Forest GIS is an essential tool to organize and use the numerous resources involved in our studies, and provide reliable datasets for the project.