Terra Sylvestris
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A grassroots, nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of the environment and sustainable development, our core philosophy is based around the concept of rewilding. We work towards creating a world where man is in balance with nature. We are a local organization based in the inner Ionian archipelago island of Kalamos in Greece, which is an area of high biodiversity that...
A grassroots, nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of the environment and sustainable development, our core philosophy is based around the concept of rewilding. We work towards creating a world where man is in balance with nature. We are a local organization based in the inner Ionian archipelago island of Kalamos in Greece, which is an area of high biodiversity that also faces significant pressure from various human activities. We believe that good science can make a significant impact on sustainable development through generating information that can resolve various issues at a variety of levels. We also believe that plans for conservation and restoration of biodiversity as well as sustainable development in an areas should take these under account in a pri...
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June 24, 2017by: Ann-Christin - GermanyThe stay on Kalamos Island was really nice. It is a small island with a beautiful landscape. The sea is really clean, so you can see a huge amount of fish and other animals while snorkeling. The forest is magical and really quiet. There aren't living many people in the island but the ones who do are really kind. You can feel a bit isolated from the rest of the world and everything went a bit slower on Kalamos but I appreciated that. The Members of Terra Sylvestris are also very nice an helpful. Spending their life on protecting the gorgeous nature is a precious work which needs a lot of helping hands. They're doing a great job!
I learned a lot at Terra Sylvestris
September 28, 2022by: LaraI learned a lot at Terra Sylvestris: you not only get an insight into the work of a biologist and the collecting of data, you also meet amazing volunteers from all over the world and benefit from their experiences and perspectives regarding environmental issues and life in general. Ted is always there to answer questions. He expects commitment and motivation of the volunteers, though there is still plenty of time to relax and discover the beautiful, calm island. Also Georgia is amazing and takes care of the volunteers very well. Another great possibility: you can go to the Camp on the islands Kastos, where you live directly at a bay. I just wished, that I could had the possibility to analyze and evaluate the collected data, but I think this depends on the time one is staying. To sum it up: I am thankful for the time I spent there and learned a lot on various levels :)
Thank you for having me in the program
September 30, 2022by: ChrisMy time spent in Kalamos & Kastos was both fun-filled & educational. Ted and Georgia were amazing, and I value my new friendships with people around the world. It was a pleasure to learn about field techniques and volunteer in a biodiverse hotspot. Kastos was beautiful as well! Thank you for having me in the program. All the best,
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A grassroots, nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of the environment and sustainable development, our core philosophy is based around the concept of rewilding. We work towards creating a world where man is in balance with nature. We are a local organization based in the inner Ionian archipelago island of Kalamos in Greece, which is an area of high biodiversity that also faces significant pressure from various human activities. We believe that good science can make a significant impact on sustainable development through generating information that can resolve various issues at a variety of levels. We also believe that plans for conservation and restoration of biodiversity as well as sustainable development in an areas should take these under account in a pri...
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A grassroots, nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of the environment and sustainable development, our core philosophy is based around the concept of rewilding. We work towards creating a world where man is in balance with nature. We are a local organization based in the inner Ionian archipelago island of Kalamos in Greece, which is an area of high biodiversity that also faces significant pressure from various human activities. We believe that good science can make a significant impact on sustainable development through generating information that can resolve various issues at a variety of levels. We also believe that plans for conservation and restoration of biodiversity as well as sustainable development in an areas should take these under account in a pri...