Description

The School for Field Studies (SFS) Tropical Rainforest Studies study abroad program in Queensland, Australia, provides exciting opportunities for students to study and work hands-on in rainforest management and restoration in the country’s tropical rainforest.

The astonishing biodiversity of Australia’s rainforest and the country’s dynamic conservation efforts make Queensland an extraordinary laboratory for studying rainforest management and restoration. Recent cyclones have damaged the already diminished rainforest, which makes it the perfect location to study methods for managing these hyperdisturbed areas.

Highlights

Little is known about rainforest ecosystem dynamics and the ability to restore a rainforest once it has been cleared. With our Australia and New Zealand study abroad programs, we aim to further the understanding of the dynamics of rainforest ecosystems, including the potential impact of global climate change. Our goal is to develop rainforest restoration and management strategies that benefit both ecosystems and human communities, and that can serve as a model for conserving other rainforests.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Cost includes tuition, room, and board

Experience Required

yes

One semester of college-level ecology or biology; 18 years of age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4-6

Scholarships are Available

SFS scholarships up to 6K; 0% and low interest loans

Typically The Application Process Time is

a few weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

The School for Field Studies's Mission Statement

SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Year Founded

1980