Here in the Peruvian Amazon, we are once again recruiting students and early-career conservation biologists and environmental/social scientists interested in assisting Fauna Forever (a non-profit organization) with one or more of its wildlife monitoring, photo-documentation, mapping, community development, sustainable living, private reserve management, and social media, journalism, and education projects.
This is the time when many people are making decisions about what new learning experiences to engage in over the summer and autumn months. We'd like to encourage these people to consider Fauna Forever when it comes to investing in their own careers whilst actively contributing to the understanding and conservation of wild nature in arguably the most biodiverse corner of the Planet, the Madre de Dios region of Peru. PROJECTS: 1. Camera trap surveys of terrestrial and arboreal mammals and birds; 2. Mist-net, banding, and point count surveys of forest understory birds; 3. Primate home range estimation and diet preference studies; 4. Line transect surveys of medium and large mammals and birds; 5. Line transect, quadrat, and pit-fall surveys of amphibians and reptiles; 6. Plot-based surveys of trees and lianas, includes phenology studies; 7. Baited trap surveys (non-lethal) of dung-beetles and butterflies; 8. Wildlife photo-guides (species portraits, tracks, signs); 9. Mapping of landscape features (rivers, streams, lakes) and forest types; 10. Permaculture development and alternative technology; 11. Social media, journalism, and communication for education; 12. Local community development (varied topics, Spanish proficiency req); 13. Ecotourism and private reserve management; 14. Research and conservation drones (tbc) We also provide professional supervision for those students wishing to undertake their own project for educational credits or dissertation/thesis requirements. DURATION AND FEES: Those interested in our Volunteer Program, can choose from one-, two- or three-week options with fixed departure dates. All inclusive fees start at US$81 per day. Further info and application forms here: http://www.faunaforever.org/volunteer/mammal-conservation-research-in-the- peruvian-amazon-rainforest Those interested in the Intern Program, can choose any period between 30-180 days and can opt to arrive and leave on the date of their choice. All inclusive fees start at US$50 per day. Further info and application forms here: http://www.faunaforever.org/internship/wildlife-conservation-research- in-the-amazon-rainforest/ Fees are inclusive of accommodation, food and drink, local transport (4x4 vehicles, mini-vans and boats), airport pick-up/drop-off, field training and supervision, electricity for charging laptops and cameras, access to laundry facilities, use of library and equipment pool, and access to internet where available. Fees do not include air travel to/from city of Puerto Maldonado, travel/health insurance (which is compulsory for all participants), and own medication supplies (where applicable). For further information and online application forms, please visit our website: http://www.faunaforever.org Applications are reviewed and responded to within 7 days. Referee statements may be required. Successful applicants will be required to pay a deposit to secure their place on a team. SEE YOU IN PARADISE!
