2009 WISH LIST 2010

 US $

Fuel container (plastic)

to carry fuel in TIDE trucks and boats in case of emergency

             20

Flashlights

             30

Treated mosquito nets

Malaria and dengue are making an increasing appearance in Belize

             30

Fuel container (drum)

to store fuel at the ranger stations

             40

Binoculars

Rangers and visitors use binoculars to spot Belize' beautiful birds

             50

Ink for printers

             50

Life jackets

safety first, a life jacket for every occupant of TIDE boats

             50

Paddles

our kayak paddles need replacing and each boat needs a spare paddled

             50

Recorder

taking notes slows down a vigorous conversation

             50

Anchor and chain

several TIDE boats need to replace and utilize an anchor and chain

             75

Sleeping bags

Ranger patrols take place overnight

             75

Snorkeling gear

Snorkeling is one way the Rangers and scientists monitor

             75

Spotlights

Patrolling at night requires light

             90

Handheld radios

Handheld radios are essential items and required by all staff on patrol

           100

Shade tent

Rest stops during a terrestrial patrol

           100

Tents

Some patrols keep the Rangers out overnight

           100

Foul weather gear/raincoat

TIDE rangers make patrols day and night, rain or shine

           150

Clinometers

measures the height of trees

           175

GPS units

Provide accuracy in mapping local habitats

           175

Core Library for each location

the goal is to establish a core library at each TIDE ranger station and location for the use and benefit of TIDE rangers and visitors.

           205

Canopy for boat

a bit of shade during science missions and patrols makes a difference

           250

Electronic scale

Measure fish for weight as part of the fish stock assessment

           250

Camera

capturing all activities that occur in the parks and reserves

           800

Patrol kit

Ranger's full kit includes foul weather gear, handheld radio, flashlight, life jacket, large dry bag, snorkeling gear, a gps unit and a waterproof camera

       1,000

Solar refrigerator

Rangers use an ice chest and ice to preserve food at the stations

       1,000

Computer/laptop

Computers we take into the field take a lot of wear and tear!

       1,500

Video camera

Filming our work and the protected lands for the future

       2,000

Repairs to boats

Keeping our boats (and trucks) in shape

       2,500

Solar system upgrade and repair

MASS Audubon generously paid for repairs at Abalone Caye, but the other ranger stations need attention

       3,000

All-terrain vehicles for terrestrial park patrols

Imagine patrolling 30,000 acres on foot and by bike

       5,000

Hickatee Assessment

Scientific information is critically needed

     25,000

Truck/van

transport to/from parks and reserves

     50,000

Four wheel drive fire engine/water truck

Fire management in Payne's Creek - this is a must have!!

   100,000