Ecosystem Services Reserch TEAM
marginal values. provisioning. regulating. carbon storage. benefits. costs.
Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
* All training provided *
Gathering the knowledge required by policy-makers to incorporate ecosystem values into land-use decision making in the Peruvian Amazon
Details coming soon...
Volunteer and Intern Participation Fees
1 week - US$ 700
2 weeks - US$ 1200​
3 weeks - US$ 1650
1 month - US$ 2200
2 months - US$ 3900
3 months - US$ 5000
4 months​ - US$ 6000
Included
Full board (veg options available) and lodging (shared rooms), scheduled transfers, training and supervision, research permits, research activities.
Not included
Flights, non-scheduled transfers, clothes washing, rubber boots, rain poncho, personal medical issues.
Dates
Any time of year. We recommend successful applicants arrive in the city of Puerto Maldonado (PEM) on either a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday if at all possible. The city is served by daily flights from Lima (LIM) and Cusco (CUZ) via the airlines Latam and Avianca.
Non-profit Fee Breakdown
Banking 5%
Accommodation 21%
Meals 29%
Equipment 8%
Transport 15%
Communication 3%
Staff 19%
Profit 0%
Recommended Reading
Books and Field Guides
Natural capital
By: P. Kareiva et al.
Ecosystem services
By: J. Bouma, P.V. Beukering
Why birds matter
By: C.H. Sekercioglu et al.
Published Articles
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