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Debabrata Phukon
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From: "Komal Gogi" <komal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 14 Jan 2018 8:01 pm
Subject: Opportunity to become a Conservation Buddy.
To: "meet.yeti" <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc:
Hi,
Please cirrulate the below.
Below are the details of the Conservation Buddy Program.
Conservation Buddy Program is a multi-disciplinary approach to
conservation. A Conservation Buddy contributes to to the ongoing research
and conservation activities at WILD OTTERS based on his/her interests and
skills. Any individual who wants to get involved in conservation can become
a Conservation Buddy. Students and professionals from all backgrounds are
equally welcome.
Conservation Buddies gets an opportunities to learn more about ecology and
conservation by participating in our ongoing research/conservation
projects. Get to know more about otters, their conservation challenges and
how we can work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of
these elusive mammals and the people they share space with.
Below are some activities in which a Conservation Buddy can participate and
contribute. A Buddy can choose which activities he/she wants to participate
in.
• Going on field surveys along with a researcher to document at otter signs
(data collection)
• Going on spot observations for otters along with a researcher (data
collection)
• Get involved in setting up camera traps to record undisturbed otter
behavior along with a researcher (data collection)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Planning a conservation strategy with the conservationist
• Building an outreach content for positive engagement with local community
• Writing a story that can be useful in our outreach efforts
• Creating an artwork for the merchandise shop (Merchandise shop is set up
to generate some funds to support ongoing conservation work)
• Explore creative ways of thinking in our waste utilization program
• Going through the otter videos making notes of the otter behavior
• Photograph/document wildlife around
• Blogging about their experience
As this is a multi-disciplinary approach, we are open to new skills and
ideas that a Conservation Buddy can bring on table which can contribute to
our conservation efforts.
Participation Period: Minimum period is one day. Maximum period is a month.
Costs involved: Rs. 1750 per day for professionals and Rs. 1250 per day for
students. The costs include food, shared accommodation and field travel
expenses during the period of stay of the Conservation Buddy.
Accommodation will be provided at WILD OTTERS field base on Chorao island
in Goa. Its an old Portuguese house with shared accommodation facility. The
island is home to wide variety of flora and fauna. With thick mangrove
cover along its periphery, the island is one of the most promising
Smooth-coated Otter habitat in India. A Conservation Buddy is free to
explore the island during his or her free time.
The field base provides a unique environment that facilitates engaging
discussions with researches, conservationist and the other conservation
buddies.
Although the program is designed with stay at our field base a Conservation
Buddy can choose to stay outside at a nearby location in need be.
Please contact Atul if you want to become a Conservation buddy -
atul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Regards,
*Komal Gogi*
PROJECT MANAGER, WILD OTTERS.
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