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| Global Vision International |
3 High Street
St Albans
Herts
UNITED KINGDOM
AL3 4ED
Phone: 01727 250 250
www.gvi.co.uk
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Program description: |
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The Galapagos Islands, known by ancient seafarers as the ‘Enchanted Isles’, are actually a volcanic archipelago about 600 miles west of Latin America. They are famous for being part of the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Join GVI in the Galapagos Islands and live in one of the world’s finest habitats, amongst incredible wildlife including iguanas, tortoises, sea lions and a huge variety of bird species (many which are endemic to the islands). Help with data field research, environmental education, community service, plant conservation, agro-forestry and reserve maintenance. Gain experience, have a great time, and help on these conservation programs in a variety of ways. A week of Spanish lessons are also included on the program.
*How this program makes a difference*
The Biological Research Station opened on San Cristobal in 2003. Since then, the station field house and a significant nursery and green house operation have been constructed. Volunteers have begun reforestation work with national park employees, replacing exotic invasive plants with native species. Future plans include the construction of a native plant corridor, from the dry forest portion of the reserve below to the moist forest above. The greenhouse operation will be used to develop organic production processes for fruits and vegetables that are on the approved growing list for the islands. Reforestation with native plants will be emphasized as a Plant Production Center is developed.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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The Galapagos Islands, known by ancient seafarers as the ‘Enchanted Isles’, are actually a volcanic archipelago about 600 miles west of Latin America. They are famous for being part of the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Join GVI in the Galapagos Islands and live in one of the world’s finest habitats, amongst incredible wildlife including iguanas, tortoises, sea lions and a huge variety of bird species (many which are endemic to the islands). Help with data field research, environmental education, community service, plant conservation, agro-forestry and reserve maintenance. Gain experience, have a great time, and help on these conservation programs in a variety of ways. A week of Spanish lessons are also included on the program.
*How this program makes a difference*
The Biological Research Station opened on San Cristobal in 2003. Since then, the station field house and a significant nursery and green house operation have been constructed. Volunteers have begun reforestation work with national park employees, replacing exotic invasive plants with native species. Future plans include the construction of a native plant corridor, from the dry forest portion of the reserve below to the moist forest above. The greenhouse operation will be used to develop organic production processes for fruits and vegetables that are on the approved growing list for the islands. Reforestation with native plants will be emphasized as a Plant Production Center is developed.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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From £1045 for 5 weeks
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