ATBC 2008 - RAPCI

ATBC

Proposed Course # 1

Mini-course in Rapid Biodiversity Assessment methods


Organizers: Conservation International

Conservation International’s (CI) Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) and Suriname Program are offering a three day mini-course in rapid biodiversity assessment methods prior to the ATBC meeting. The course will include a general introduction to field survey methods for terrestrial taxa as well as instruction in data analysis and report writing. The course is open to 15 qualified graduate/undergraduate students who are registered for the ATBC meeting. Preference will be given to students from South America.


The course will be held June 6-8, 2008 at Brownsberg Nature Park. All course costs (local transportation, lodging, food, materials) will be covered by CI. Participants must arrive in Suriname by June 5 and cover their own costs to/from Suriname and in Paramaribo. To apply, please send your CV, a letter explaining why you are interested in the course, and one letter of recommendation to RAP@conservation.org by April, 30, 2008. (DEADLINE POSTPONED)

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SPONSORSHIPS 

CI-RAP Program Alcoa Foundation