Amazon conservation project in Peru
Description of Amazon conservation project in Peru
Located in the incredible Manu Biosphere Reserve on the Upper Amazon river, this project allows volunteers to become completely immersed in the enchanting environment of the fascinating Peruvian Amazon jungle. The largest and most diverse rainforest in the world, the Amazon is home to a staggering amount of species, flora, and fauna.
The Manu National Park is a UNESCO-recognised biosphere and World Heritage Site, replete with incredible wildlife, plant species and indigenous communities. The most notable species to be found here include the jaguar, puma, ocelot, giant otter, giant anteater, giant armadillo, two and three-toed sloth, tapir, capybara and several deer species. There are also 14 species of monkeys including marmoset, capuchin, tamarin, squirrel monkey, spider monkey and woolly monkey species.
Sadly, this biosphere is under threat from the ever-increasing levels of logging and deforestation that destroy sections of the Amazon rainforest year after year, as well as unsustainable living practices from humans in the area. This project requires volunteers to help reverse this trend, and play an integral part in the conservation of the rainforest and its species. This is achieved through continual conservation research tasks and working with the indigenous communities to devise more sustainable ways of living that benefit both them and the rainforest’s species.
By volunteering on this project, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience and will enjoy playing an integral role in conservation research and sustainable community initiatives. Your volunteer activities will include a number of different tasks, such as data-collection, animal-tracking, and survey-recording. By taking part in this project, you will spend time working with fascinating wildlife and alongside local people, striving to create a truly sustainable Amazon environment.
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2027: 25 Jan, 22 Feb, 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 11 Nov, 27 Dec
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Since 2005, the project partners have welcomed volunteers from around the globe, creating a positive impact on the management of the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Today, the volunteer programme is recognised by local communities, local government, and the protected area management, as a vital way of supporting conservation research and developing sustainable initiatives. In 2012, to celebrate this, the project was awarded the Rainforest Alliance (RA) verification mark for high standards of sustainability.The tireless work of both the volunteers and the project staff has truly astounding results. The project is responsible for the collection of a vast amount of data, which is vital in the understanding of the species that call this magnificent jungle home. Volunteers on this project encounter a staggering wealth of species, including jaguar, sloths, parrots, and many species of monkey. Making it easier for the area's indigenous communities to live alongside its species of wildlife is one of the main aims of this project. The work carried out is essential for the well-being of both the amazon's communities and animals.
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The overall aim of this project is to work against the cycle of poverty and poor resource management by local communities, that is having an adverse effect on the Manu environment. This is achieved through actively engaging with local communities to devise lifestyle solutions that are much more sustainable and do not negatively impact the natural environment. Volunteers work with staff and community members, with a view to actively changing the future for the better, through implementing sustainable initiatives.This project achieves its aims through creating sustainable agriculture and timber and carbon alternatives for local communities, on deforested land. This will effectively reduce the human and carbon footprint in the rainforest and will increase the community’s well-being and enhance the region's sustainable produce. What makes this project truly unique is that it works towards the improvement of the lives of both the indigenous communities and countless species that live alongside each other.
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