What is the independent study project and what topics can I choose from?
The Community Conservation Research Project, which you will come to know as simply “CCRP,” is a way for you to expand upon the field skills you”ve acquired throughout the semester and engage in an independent project of your choice. Often times students will spend an afternoon listening to a guest speaker or a day out with instructors and they will learn about a particular issue that resonates with them; CCRP offers the chance to delve into it even more. As part of CCRP you will chose a topic that uses both your field skills, research skills, and the connections you’ve made with the local community. A mentor from the community will assist you with your project, and this can mean anything from shadowing a wildlife biologist to conducting oral histories. The possibilities are endless and we encourage you to begin thinking about your CCRP project from the moment you arrive. Examples of past CCRP projects have included the following: • Whitebark Pine population – analysis and monitoring i
