2013 SUMMER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (June 15-July 9) TROPICAL RAINFOREST CANOPY ACCESS TECHNIQUES (CAT B-13), http://www.itec-edu.org/canopy.html COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla Colon, Republic of Panama. The biological station is located on a hill facing the Caribbean Sea and is surrounded by tropical lowland wet forest. Forest types are diverse at the station and include mature wet forest, Raphia swamps and mangrove forests. See: http://www.itec-edu.org/index.html <http://www.itec-edu.org/index.html> for details. INSTRUCTOR: Joe Maher, ([email protected])Tree Climber Coalition, http://www.treeclimbercoalition.org/ and the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC). Phn: 706-216-2402. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students with the methodology and expertise necessary to explore and conduct research in the tropical forest canopy. The course involves a hands-on approach to the techniques necessary for accessing the canopy as well as lectures on various topics relating to climbing techniques, safety while climbing, facilitation of climbing activities, and combining scientific research with climbing. This course is the equivalent of the Basic Canopy Climbing Course, the Canopy Access Technicians Course, and the Facilitators Course, all done back-to-back over the length of the session. Certification confirming participation in the course will be awarded to those completing the course satisfactorily. For more information, contact Joe Maher. BOQUETE CLOUD FOREST FIELD TRIP: This three-day field trip will take place midway through the course and will allow students the opportunity to experience tropical cloud and seasonal forests. We travel in ITEC boats to the mainland and then by private bus to the town of Boquete which lies at the base of 11,000 ft Volcan Baru. The bus trip will take us up and over the central mountain range and through remote Palo Seco National Park. Several stops will be made in route. TUITION: $2050 USD. Tuition fee includes all lodging, meals and airport transfers in Bocas del Toro. The tuition also covers transportation and lodging during the 3-day cloud forest field trip on the mainland. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2013. The course is limited to 10 students and applications will be evaluated as they arrive. If you believe that your application may arrive late, notify ITEC. APPLICATION DETAILS, CONTACT: Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, 2911 NW 40th PL, Gainesville, FL 32605, 352-367-9128 <file://localhost/tel/352-367-9128> , [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> , http://www.itec-edu.org/index.html. <http://www.itec-edu.org/index.html.>
********************************* Peter N. Lahanas, Ph.D. Executive Director Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC) 2911 NW 40th Place Gainesville, FL 32605, USA phn: 352-367-9128 web: http://www.itec-edu.org In Panama: 011-507-6853-2134 [email protected]
