2013 Biodiversity Expeditions in Argentina: After a series of successful expeditions in the last two years, Pacific Biodiversity Institute (PBI) is again offering an invitation to join us on a set of expeditions to explore the tremendous biodiversity and beautiful landscapes of some of the biggest wildland areas left on Earth. PBI is engaged in a project to map, explore, document and work with conservation partners on protection measures for the vast remaining wildlands of South America. You can read more about our project and these expeditions by following this link (and the other links on that page): http://www.pacificbio.org/expeditions/expeditions_south_america.html
We have 4 expeditions during February, March and April this year. You are invited to participate in any or all of them. Space is limited and participants will be carefully selected. You will have a chance to make a big contribution to the protection of some of the most important wildland and biodiversity resources left on the planet. The conservation opportunities contained in these wildlands are immense. Here, we still have the chance of protecting unfragmented wildlands that are millions of hectares in size. Participation in these expeditions is a chance to experience these areas in an intimate way. The areas we explore are usually not in the tourist guides, nor the destination of ecotourism trips. Yet, they are some of the most magnificent places on the planet. They are brimming with life, and you can help us document their biodiversity. Some partial scholarships that help defray the expedition costs are available to exceptional individuals. We particularly need skilled botanists, ecologists, ornithologists and wildlife biologists - but others are encouraged to apply as well, as these expeditions require a diversity of expertise and perspectives. International mining companies, road builders, loggers, and other developers are rushing to explore and exploit these areas. However, you have a chance to see them before they are destroyed. And you have a chance to help with the first step of protecting them for future generations to enjoy - mapping and describing the immense wildlands that still exist. Check out these expeditions and our South American Wildlands and Biodiversity Project and consider if there might be a way for you to participate or help in some way. For more information see our website. I welcome your personal questions and comments. Thank you for all you do to help conserve the rich natural heritage that we all enjoy. Cheers, Peter Morrison Executive Director Pacific Biodiversity Institute PO Box 298 Winthrop, WA 98862 [email protected] www.pacificbio.org
