 Environment-Agriculture Volunteering (1 program)
Habitat Restoration in San Cristobal
About the institution
The main goal of this program is to develop a technique for restoring the native species in the highlands of the San Cristóbal Island and in other islands in the future.
The native forests in Galápagos are limited due to farming activities and the introduction of useful but very invasive species like cinchona, cedar and blackberry. They created a Plant Conservation Center for the production of native plant species. Community involvement is a key issue, and the station along with the local farmers develops clean agriculture techniques to produce fruits and vegetable and sell them to the local schools, hotels, restaurants.
Description of the work
The volunteer program focuses its activities on reforestation, habitat restoration, and organic agriculture, environmental education within the local schools, station maintenance and development. The residential staff is in charge of organizing the activities and giving support to the volunteers.
Keep in mind
The work is physically demanding. You will be working outdoors.
Time: Minimum 2 weeks.
Volunteers are expected to work 8 hours per day, from Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in planning and developing projects, the required minimum time is 3 months.
Board and Lodging: Yes
Costs:
USD $ 512 for 2 weeks
USD $ 712 for 3 weeks
USD $ 907 for 4 weeks
Includes 3 meals per day, plus lodging in cabins that are shared with other volunteers and researchers.
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