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GVN in Ecuador, 2002
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Join our Ecuador Forest Expedition in July 2003. We will be spending two weeks at the
Jatun Sacha and Guandera reserves. The expedition will be looking at the impact of deforestation
in the tropical amazonian rainforest and inter-Andean high altitude cloud forest.
You will be part of a team of 10 volunteers and 2 GVN staff members. The expedition aims to
further our understanding of the environmental impact of deforestation in different forest areas.
:: Our Partner
The expedition will be working through our Ecuadorian partner who was establishment in July 1989, by the government of Ecuador.
It is private, non-profit Ecuadorian foundation. Besides protecting ecologically important forest
habitats, the foundation's biological stations are nationally and internationally recognized as leaders
in the development of innovative and concrete programs in community agroforestry, and environmental education.
:: The Reserves
Jatun Sacha
The Jatun Sacha Biological Reserve in the Province of Napo in Ecuador. It was created in 1986 out of the need to
have a conservation, investigation and education center to host scientists and students interested in the
tropical rainforests.
The present size of this reserve is 2,000 hectares, and was reached thanks to donations from various individuals
and organizations concerned with the rapid loss of the tropical rainforests in the Amazon and the world.
To find out more click here.
Guandera
In response to a research project conducted by Galo Tip�z from La
Universidad T�cnica del Norte, that recognized the unique composition and
extremely high diversity of such forests, motivated the Foundation to take urgent
action to save the last remnants of inter-Andean forests in Ecuador. Thus, in 1994,
they established the then 80 hectares Guandera Biological Station.
Guandera is in the midst of the last remaining extensive stretch of high
altitude cloud forest, an area in which less than 4% of the original forests
were left intact. This forest is found only on the inter-Andean slopes (in
the valley between eastern and western cordilleras) and the Reserve draws
its name from the large Guandera (Clusia flaviflora) which dominate this
unusual and threatened forest.
To find out more click here.
:: Expedition Itinerary - July 2003
| Saturday 5 |
Arrive, sleep over in Quito |
| Sunday 6 |
Travel to Tena |
| Monday 7 |
Travel to Jatun Sacha |
| Tuesday 8 |
Jatun Sacha |
| Wednesday 9 |
Jatun Sacha |
| Thursday 10 |
Jatun Sacha |
| Friday 11 |
Return to Quito |
| Saturday 12 |
Travel to Guandera |
| Sunday 13 |
Guandera |
| Monday 14 |
Guandera |
| Tuesday 15 |
Guandera |
| Wednesday 16 |
Guandera |
| Thursday 17 |
Return to Quito |
| Friday 18 |
Tour of Quito/Visit partner office |
| Saturday 19 |
Depart |
To see a Map of Ecuador click here.
:: Expedition Cost
The costs are as follows:
Ecuador Forest Expedition Deposit: US $250.00 Dollars. This covers administration,
marketing, program information, and communication. (Please note that the deposit secures your place on the
expedition and is non refundable).
Ecuador Forest Expedition Fee: US $1000.00 Dollars. The Expedition fee covers airport pickup,
food, accommodation, program costs and internal travel. (This fee is due 10 weeks before you join the expedition).
You will need a weekly budget of up to US$20 to cater for all your other expenses
like personal costs, beverages and entertainment.
The other costs you will need to meet are:
Your flights, visa, travel insurance, and departure tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have put together the following page, which answers the majority of questions
people have.
Click here.
Application Process
All, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.
(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form below. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the expedition.
(2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance.
(3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your deposit to secure your place on the expedition.
(4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, we will contact you to ensure everything is organized. We will also send you the link to our 23 page program guide which covers topics such as: country information, travel links, visa application process, fundraising ideas and much more!
(5) Communication & Support: Throughout the application process we will communicate with you and answer any questions you may have.
To apply for the Ecuador Forest Expedition, click here.
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