Dear Sir or Madam:
Wildlife Research Expeditions to the Amazon Rainforest
and Career Opportunities in the Field
Your students can gain valuable fieldwork experience as an active member
of Global Vision International research expedition during their summer
break or after their studies. Expedition members are required to join the
GVI research team throughout the year to participate in biodiversity
studies in a remote area of the Ecuadorian Amazon. GVI is particularly
interested in recruiting students from the fields of environmental
sciences, zoology, biology and other such related degree courses. Please
share this information with your students (and fellow lecturers).
Expedition Focus
The expedition aims to develop a comprehensive species list of the
amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and vegetation of this area of
pristine rainforest. Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10
and 15 weeks. Research activities include; mammal and amphibian research,
vegetation surveys, bird identification, recording bird song, GPS mapping
and management of the trail system and community education programmes. No
experience is necessary as the GVI training programme will provide a base
line and holistic understanding of all aspects of the rainforest and
Amazonian life.
This Global Vision International expedition works with the following
organisations;
• Pavacachi Community
• ASOFVH (local NGO)
• Natural History Museum of Ecuador (MECN)
• National sound archive (British library)
Further details are outlined on the relevant webpage at
http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/expeditionDetail.asp?expedition=12 or can be
requested by contacting GVI directly on 0870 608 8898 or e-mail:
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I can also supply further information in the form of:
• Detailed expedition brief
• Talks and presentations given by project staff and ex-expedition
members.
• Bi-monthly open days held at London Zoo.
Global Vision International
Global Vision International promotes sustainable development through
research, education and direct financial support with the creation of
global partnerships across the world. With an international network in 20
countries worldwide GVI supports many of the world’s most critical
conservation and humanitarian projects. For more information about GVI
visit www.gvi.co.uk
Career Opportunities in the field
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organizations in
countries across the world. More details can be seen on
http://www.careersabroad.co.uk
Please feel free to add this link to your university careers webpage.
I do hope that you can help GVI’s work in Ecuador by assisting GVI in its
search for high quality Expedition Members. If you have any further
questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards
Penny Lowe
GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL
Nomansland, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8EJ, UK
TEL: 0870 608 8898
EMAIL: [log in to unmask]
www.gvi.co.uk
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