- Peru
About Program
The aim of this project is to monitor populations of fauna species, mainly vertebrates, to help develop accurate species lists and population density reports which will be used to inform future conservation decisions.
Activities include, but are not restricted to:
Walk along transects during two hours in the morning and in the evening making annotations of all vertebrates encountered: bird/mammal/amphibians, reptiles.
Record GIS coordinates of species reported
Set up and check camera traps for mammal activity
Monitor mammal and parrot feeding sites usage
Enter the data into a database
Create outputs, such as distribution maps of species that are threatened of extinction.
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Program Highlights
- Take part in real monitoring research and biodiversity field work
- Make a contribution to scientific knowledge of fauna species encountered
- Help inform policy and species management
- Participate in other sustainable activities such as reforestation and or sustainable agriculture
- Visit one of the most biodiversity rich places in the world: the Amazon
Program Impact
This programme is particularly beneficial for those interested in biodiversity conservation and tropical ecology. The monitoring work undertaken provides participants with great field work experience on monitoring biodiversity. Furthermore, the work undertaken is part biodiversity studies that help inform inform policy measures.
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Location
Peru is treasured for its gastronomy, Incan history, and stunning Andes mountains. As you travel, you will notice the pride the Peruvians have for their heritage of having been not only the Incan empire but Spain's South American empire. Peru's eco-tourism is growing the quickest of any South American country. If you are looking to tap into a currently less-frequented travel destination, pick Peru.
