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Belize Conservation Program
This program provides an exciting opportunity to assist the Ya’axché Conservation Trust and work with Belize’s indigenous communities to preserve the Maya Golden Landscape. Operating out of field research camps, students will work alongside Ya’axché rangers and scientists conducting long-term ecological monitoring and habitat restoration efforts. Round River operates in the Maya Golden Landscap...
This program provides an exciting opportunity to assist the Ya’axché Conservation Trust and work with Belize’s indigenous communities to preserve the Maya Golden Landscape. Operating out of field research camps, students will work alongside Ya’axché rangers and scientists conducting long-term ecological monitoring and habitat restoration efforts. Round River operates in the Maya Golden Landscape of southern Belize, an ancient socio-ecological system that harbors many of the region’s iconic species such as jaguar and Harpy Eagle. Ya’axché co-manages three protected areas, including Bladen Nature Reserve, one of the wildest forest tracts in Mesoamerica, Maya Mountain North Forest Reserve, and Golden Stream Corridor Preserve. Students will support Ya’axché with diverse conservation init...
Program Highlights
Dive into coursework that complements field research in the Maya Golden Landscape.
Develop an understanding of local conservation issues throughout the area.
Stay in a base camp, together with other students from around the globe.
Learn diverse field research methods and become familiar with wildlife species around the Maya Golden Landscape.
Gain an incredible opportunity to explore in depth the natural landscape of Belize.
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Students assist on a variety of projects where they work with local partners to conduct restoration and conservation projects
Quick Details
- Rural Areas, Belize
- Fall
- Spring
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Earth Sciences
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- American
- Canadian
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas , Belize
Types & Subjects
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accomodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
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