conservation biology and practice in brazil’s atlantic...
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Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Global SeminarMay 2019
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Dr. Tim Kittel Faculty Director, Brazil Program
Research Associate, INSTAAR
EBIO / ENVS 4340 (4 Credits)
Black Lion Tamarin
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Information Meeting Presentation 7 November 2018
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AmazonLowland
Forest
Pacific Andean Forest
GuyananHighland Forest
Pacific Andean Forest
The Atlantic Forest
GuyananHighland Forest
Program Highlights —• Learn about Brazil’s other tropical forest—the Atlantic Forest
Vertebrate Species Richnessdark blue <5 dark red >600 species
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Greenheaded Tanager
Titi Monkey
Program Highlights —• Obtain hands-on experience in principles of conservation biology
The Atlantic Forest — High fauna & flora endemism
30% Plants, 60% Mammals, 90% Amphibians
Bromelia
3-Toed SlothAtlantic Forest Treefrog White-eared Opossum
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Program Highlights —A threatened center of high faunal and floral biodiversity
The Atlantic Forest — 5-7% remaining
= ‘Conservation crisis’ setting
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Program Highlights —… Obtain hands-on experience with conservation practice in a human setting
Cattle Pasture
Eucalyptus Plantation
Small & Large-scale Agriculturee.g., Dairy, Cattle, Sugarcane
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Host Institution — IPÊ: Institute of Ecological Research Brazilian environmental NGO Integrated local community
conservation programs Couple biological understanding
with socioeconomic context
IPÊ Biologist and Forest-Coffee Grower
Program Highlights —… Obtain hands-on experience with conservation practice in a human setting
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IPÊ sites across Brazil
www.ipe.org.br/english/
IPÊ: Institute of Ecological Research
Pontal do Paranapanema
Nazaré Paulista
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Iguaçu Falls
Pontal do Paranapanema
Nazaré Paulista
Rio de Janeiro
Three Locations in Brazil —
São Paulo
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Lecture hall –• WiFi, Internet
Nazaré Paulista – IPÊ’s Headquarters& Latin American Teaching Campus –• US students since 2000
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Dormitory –• 4-person suites
• Volleyball court
Lounge –• Cable TV• Piano
IPÊ’s Facilities —
Dining Hall –• Special dietary needs –
• e.g. Vegetarian, Gluten-free
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Rural Neighborhood —• Hikes
•Bird, mammal watching• Reservoir access• Yoga retreat center
•Organic garden
Marmoset
Ochre-faced Tody-Flycatcher (c) Guiherme Fernandes
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Pontal do Paranapanema
Pontal do Paranapanema, western São Paulo State
“The Great Pontal Reserve”
Morro do Diablo State Park
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Interior São Paulo – Semideciduous Forest
Morro do DiabloState Park
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Spend the day in the field monitoring wild populations
• Telemetry• Collecting data on ecology
& demographics
Field Research with the Black Lion Tamarin Project
Species biology – Discover what makes species vulnerable
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Landscape Connectivity – Habitat Restoration
Landscape Conservation
Spend the day in a Corridor –
Learn how to evaluate their utility to wildlife &
ecosystem services
Landowner Legal Compliance
“Wildlife-designed” Landscapes
Learn reforestation techniques
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“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
CreatingForest Stepping Stones
Programs with now-settled ‘Landless’ families
Spend the day with a local Settler family, learning their realities &
their dreams
Integrated local community conservation programs
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“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
CreatingForest Stepping Stones
Programs with now-settled ‘Landless’ families
Spend the day with a local Settler family, learning their realities &
their dreams
Integrated local community conservation programs
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“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
CreatingForest Stepping Stones
Programs with now-settled ‘Landless’ families
Spend the day with a local Settler family, learning their realities &
their dreams
Integrated local community conservation programs
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Community Tree Nurseries
Integrated local community conservation programs
Spend the day in the nursery, learning about seedling production
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Activities with children from local schools –• Know your forest• Workshop on seedling production for youth• Training courses for teachers
Adult programs – Agriculture Extension
Environmental Education
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Program Highlights —Week in Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park• Half‐million acres of Atlantic Rain Forest
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Proposed Trinational Biodiversity Corridor
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Iguaçu Falls
Pontal do Paranapanema
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Week in Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park
• Park Conservation Science
• Biodiversity Corridor Management
• Park – Local Community Conflict
Endangered species conservation• Jaguar, Tapir, Giant Anteater
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Iguaçu Falls
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Trinational Biodiversity Corridor
Iguaçu National Parks – Brazil & Argentina
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Program Facilities —
Pontal do Paranapanema –Guesthouse,Morro do Diablo State Park
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Program Facilities —
Iguaçu National Park –Research Station
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Instructional Staff —
Tim Kittel, PhD• INSTAAR Research Ecologist —
• Global Change Biology• Climate & Conservation
• Field Courses —• MRS Winter & Vegetation Ecology• Brazil Conservation Biology >15 yrs
Derek Sweeney, MSc• EBIO GenBio Instructor• GS Brazil since 2011
Rafael Chiaravalloti, PhD• IPÊ Anthropologist —
• Community Involvement in Conservation
• Environmental Education • Bilingual
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Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Course components —• Field & class exercises• Research essays• Individual project – Conservation plan• No exams!
Forest Soil Analysis
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Fern
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Lim
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2 Years LaterReforestation surveys
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Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Academics –~3 weeks: 13–30 May 2019
4 credits EBIO/ENVS 4340/5340
Meets Major Requirements —• EBIO 4000 & Lab/Field course• ENVS Application course• GEOG upper-division course & Physical
Geography Track Elective• IAFS Off-Campus Experience – Latin America
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Graduating Senior Options —• Course on transcript post-graduation• Summer graduation – to use financial aid
Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Eligibility Requirements —• Recommended class standing:
Sophomore, by end Spring semester • Minimum GPA 2.5• Prerequisite:
2000-level Natural Sciences course or in other field related to conservation & socioeconomic development
• No language requirement• Requirement flexibility
Night Walk
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Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic ForestMore Info & On‐line Application —http://abroad.colorado.edu/?go=BrazilGSDeadline – November 26Rolling Acceptance –Apply early
Financial Aid AdvisingPre‐departure Orientation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE87fAIcz4YSearch: “cu boulder brazil conservation”
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Questions? —Scott Funk, Program Manager
– Education Abroad, Center for Community– (303) 492‐3403 – [email protected]
Dr. Tim Kittel, Faculty Director– [email protected]
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2019 Global Seminar Costs Program fee includes:
• Instructional costs• Housing & all meals• Transportation between course sites• Field trips• Health insurance• CU Ed Abroad Administrative fees
Program fee does NOT include:
• Round-trip travel to Brazil• Passport/visa fees • Vaccinations• Personal expenses
Education Abroad Budget
Instructional Costs $5,089
Health Insurance $53
Housing & meals included in fee $650
Education Abroad Program Fee $5,792
Books & Supplies $20
Additional Meal Costs $0
Personal Expenses $375
Airfare $1,380
Estimated Costs not included in Program Fee
$1,775
Total Estimated Budget (resident)Total Estimated Budget (non-resident)
$7,567$8,667
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Residual aid from the academic year can apply to summer
• Students taking at least 6 credits during the summer can now be eligible for a Summer Pell Grant
• Scholarships:• Buffs Abroad• Ed Abroad scholarships
webpage• UROP• Videographer
BrazilPhoto: Jubilee Michael
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Deadline
Brazilby Nate Lyon
• Deadline is November 26th!• Rolling admission – apply early!
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Global Seminar Application Process
Log on to: http://abroad.colorado.edu
using your CU Identity Key and passwordafter you receive e-mail notification that your
online application is open
Work on your online application from home The application includes:
complete Abroad 101 (if you have not done so yet), professor or T.A. recommendation, personal
statement, online forms, application fee
Sign on today’s sign-up sheet: check the “Start App” box to get your
application open
Speak with an education abroad advisor and/or with the program manager at any point in the process!
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When your application is complete
Due within one week of your acceptance: Participant contract & non-refundable deposit
March/April: Post-acceptance paperwork, visas, Orientation Meeting, & preparation
Application Review & Interview
GO!Photo: Jubilee Michael
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Center for Community (C4C) S355
Drop-in advising hours:9-4:30 Mon-Fri
No appointment necessary
303.492.7741
Connect with the Education Abroad office: Tim Kittel
Contact the Faculty Director:
Contact the Program Manager:Scott Funk
Questions after today?