Controversy
While the Mennonites in Belize have been very prosperous in agriculture, there have been complaints that they often do so with no regard for the environment or environmental laws. They have been criticized for their environmental impact through large scale deforestation, some communities' liberal use of pesticides and fertilizer, and degradation of farm lands. Mennonites clear large amounts of tropical rainforest for agriculture, destroying all plant and animal life in the area. Some communities (Hillbank and La Milpa) are also known for shooting protected species, such as jaguar, which may venture near their areas.
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