by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 9, 2026 | Belize Trees, My Blog
A mighty Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) Little did I know back in Grade 9 that the first small seeds of one of my greatest passions were being planted. No pun intended, but from all the way back then, a secret passion that I was not even aware of was...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 27, 2025 | Belize Trees, My Blog
Belize has a lot of jungle, but it’s not all the same. There are old forests, second-growth areas, farmland edges, limestone ridges, and riversides. Soil, water, and weather all change how trees grow here. I don’t know every tree by name. I don’t have a degree in...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Feb 27, 2021 | Belize - Flora & Fauna, Belize Trees, My Blog
This article documents the mahogany tree of Belize, combining personal research notes with verified historical, ecological, and regulatory information. It has been reformatted for clarity, accuracy, and long-term reference. Overview The mahogany tree of Belize is one...
