Greetings, all. Please note the following announcement for a field
course in Tropical Ecology and Conservation offered via the Danta
Association for Conservation of the Tropics: http://www.danta.info/
"A rare opportunity to learn tropical ecology and conservation from
Tom Struhsaker, who worked in Kibale Forest, Uganda for decades! DANTA
is advertising this: We are delighted to announce a new course
offering for summer 2013, “Rain forest and Wildlife Conservation” to
be led by Dr. Thomas Struhsaker. Thomas Struhsaker, PhD, received his
B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Michigan State University in 1960
and his PhD in Zoology in 1965 from the University of California,
Berkeley. For the past 40 years, his research has focused primarily
on tropical ecosystems and conservation in Africa. He is the author of
over 120 publications and the 2006 recipient of the International
Primatological Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The workshop is open to everyone, university students seeking credit
or those simply looking to further their knowledge. The dates are July
5 – July 15, 2013 and it will be held in the spectacular Osa
Peninsula, Costa Rica. The workshop will explore the impact of
agriculture (e.g., palm oil plantations, cattle ranching, United
Fruit), international development, tourism and human population growth
on tropical conservation and global climate change. It will also cover
various economic paradigms, conservation strategies, sustainability
and methods of assessment. A not to miss opportunity!! For more
information, please email: [email protected]."
