Mennonites from Belize spark deforestation fears with new settlement plans in Suriname
Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026
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 land than the U.S. city […]
