The San Cristobal reserve is located in the highlands of San Cristobal Island, in the Galapagos chain, on a 200 hectare site where there is still native vegetation. The native vegetation consists of Miconias, ferns and other native herbacious species.
The wildlife of the Galapagos islands, as noted by Charles Darwin, is unique, including such unusual species as the Galapagos giant tortoise, galapagos penguin and the marine iguana. Despite the threat posed by intoduced species, 95% of the islands' original biodiversity is still intact.
Volunteers will work on both the habitat restoration and agricultural components while at the reserve. In addition foundation staff will lead volunteers on various destination hikes to a nearby lagoon, native forests, beaches, and the local villages to explain the ecological and human dynamic of the Galapagos islands. Opportunities to work on group research and monitoring projects will be developed.
.: Program Requirements
* Be 18 years or over
* Have no major health problems
* Be moderately fit
* Be proficient in English or Spanish; for the Tsuraku reserve, volunteers require a basic level of Spanish
For more information and details on the costs of this program visit
http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ecuador
If you have a question then send it to:
info@volunteer.org.nz
* The Global Volunteer Network offers opportunities in Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, South Africa, South Dakota, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
