COSTA RICA / Vis terrae
The Costa Rican Caribbean lowland rainforest is a hotspot for biodiversity, with a fascinating assemblage of mammals, birds and reptiles. The result of this biodiversity is an animal lovers’ paradise; from the morning chorus of Howler Monkeys in the forest canopy to the cryptic mammals of the undergrowth – there is something for everyone. However, all is not well – tourism and agriculture have added pollution into a finely balanced ecosystem, with unknown effects. This is where you come in!
We at Vis terrae (Power of the Earth) believe that to protect the habitat of the lowland rainforest of Costa Rica effectively, we must first understand it. We feel that scientific surveys alone are inadequate to provide a complete understanding. We must therefore work with the local community to create a partnership which not only improves our knowledge but also helps the community to benefit from the beautiful resource that they have been presented with – Nature.
We need you to help build lasting bonds in the community and also to help improve our scientific knowledge of the local flora and fauna to ensure their long-term survival. We are currently recruiting for 2011 and we are looking for research assistants to commit to between 2 and 12 weeks.
For more information – tom@visterrae.co.uk or 020 7760 7496
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