How many volunteers does it take to monitor the vital signs of Earths greatest rainforest?
Close your eyes and think of a forest. Then imagine that every tree is home to about forty species of ant alone and that it is connected to all its neighbours via filaments of fungi in the soil. This is your chance to join one of the most important research projects of our time, a unique opportunity to learn new skills and explore one of our planet’s most spectacular natural wonders, not to mention a chance to aid directly the conservation and enrichment of a fundamental resource for all life on Earth – the rainforest. We are looking for volunteer researchers to join our dynamic and energetic project dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity, community development, and proper use of natural resources in the Peruvian Amazon. Since 1997, we have trained over 150 volunteers in wildlife monitoring techniques, leading towards a better understanding of the natural dynamics of wildlife populations, and the impacts of human activities. We are in a position to offer those seeking a path in