Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest – Virtual Field Program for 2021 EBIO / ENVS 4340 (4 Credits)
Global Seminar May 2021 NOTE: The purpose of this presentation is strictly informational; Rezende
finalized plans for the Gabriela program such as dates, –
excursions, etc. will be Photo confirmed with Black Lion Tamarin participants following admission. Dr. Tim Kittel Faculty Director, Brazil Program Information Meeting Presentation Research Associate, INSTAAR
26 Jan 2021
All photos (c) T Kittel All photos otherwise indicated unless Program Highlights — • Learn about Brazil’s other tropical forest—the Atlantic Forest
Guyanan Highland Forest Amazon Lowland Forest
Pacific Andean Forest
The Atlantic Forest
Vertebrate Species Richness dark blue <5 dark red >600 species Program Highlights — • Obtain hands-on experience in principles of conservation biology The Atlantic Forest — High fauna & flora endemism 30% Plants, 60% Mammals, 90% Amphibians
Titi Monkey
Greenheaded Tanager
Bromelia
3-Toed Sloth Atlantic Forest Treefrog White-eared Opossum Maps (c) Conservation International Program Highlights A threatened center ofhighHighlights faunal and floralbiodiversity Program The Atlantic Forest Forest Atlantic The = ‘Conservation= setting crisis’ 5 — - 7% remaining 7% — Program Highlights — … Obtain virtual hands-on experience with conservation practice in a human setting
Cattle Pasture
Small & Large-scale Agriculture e.g., Dairy, Cattle, Sugarcane
Eucalyptus Plantation Program Highlights — … Obtain virtual hands-on experience with conservation practice in a human setting
Host Institution —
IPÊ: Institute of Ecological Research
Brazilian environmental NGO
Integrated local community conservation programs
Couple biological understanding with socioeconomic context
IPÊ Biologist and Forest-Coffee Grower IPÊ: Institute of Ecological Research
IPÊ sites across Brazil
Pontal do Paranapanema
www.ipe.org.br/english/ Conservation Programs Rio Negro – Amazon in Brazil — Virtual Site Visits
The Pantanal
Brazil
Pontal do Paranapanema
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor
Iguaçu Falls Program Site — • Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor Conservation corridor 1000 km along South Atlantic coast
Tropical Evergreen Rain Forest LorenaCannon
Ariel Toucan – Photo
Lower Montane Atlantic Forest Palm prop roots Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor – Coastal ecosystems
Mangrove
Sea Turtle Conservation Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor — Embedded Subsistence Communities
Cambury Quilombo Conflict Resolution Serra do Mar Biodiversity Corridor — Embedded Subsistence Communities
Cambury Quilombo Conflict Resolution Program Site — • Pontal do Paranapanema – Western São Paulo State
“The Great Pontal Reserve”
Brazil
Pontal do Paranapanema Morro do Diabo State Park Pontal do Paranapanema – Tropical Semideciduous Forest
Morro do Diabo State Park Species biology – Discover what makes species vulnerable
Field Research with the Black Lion Tamarin Project
Spend time virtually in the field monitoring wild populations
• Telemetry • Collecting data on ecology & demographics Landscape Conservation
Spend time virtually in a Corridor – Learn how to evaluate their utility to wildlife & ecosystem services
• Landowner Legal Compliance • “Wildlife-designed” Landscapes Learn reforestation techniques Landscape Connectivity – Habitat Restoration Integrated local community conservation programs
“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
Creating Forest Stepping Stones for connectivity Integrated local community conservation programs
“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
Creating Forest Stepping Stones for connectivity
Programs with now-settled ‘Landless’ families
Virtual visit with a local Settler family, learning their realities & their dreams Integrated local community conservation programs
“Coffee with Forest” Agroforestry
Creating Forest Stepping Stones for connectivity
Programs with now-settled ‘Landless’ families
Virtual visit with a local Settler family, learning their realities & their dreams Pontal do Paranapanema – Community Tree Nurseries
Spend time virtually in the nursery, learning about seedling production
Preparing native tree seedlings for planting Pontal do Paranapanema – Environmental Education
Activities with children from local schools – • Know your forest • Workshop on seedling production for youth • Training courses for teachers
Adult programs – Agriculture Extension Program Site — • Iguaçu National Park
• Half-million acres of Atlantic Rain Forest • UNESCO World Heritage Site • Proposed ‘Trinational Biodiversity Corridor’
Brazil Brazil
Paraguay
Argentina Pontal do Paranapanema Paraguay
Argentina Iguaçu Falls Park Scientist In nighttime camera trap: Macuco (Solitary Tinamou) Cultural Activities — • Brazilian Food – zoom cooking classes + socials
Café da tarde – afternoon coffee Instructional Staff —
Tim Kittel, PhD • INSTAAR Research Ecologist — • Global Change Biology • Climate & Conservation • Field Courses — • MRS Winter & Vegetation Ecology
• Brazil Conservation Biology – 20 yrs Photo by by KittelPhotoGwen
Gabriela Rezende, MSc Derek Sweeney, MSc • IPÊ Conservation • EBIO GenBio Instructor Biologist — • GS Brazil since 2011 • Primates • Bilingual • GS Brazil Co-instructor since 2015 Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Course components — • Synchronous & Asynchronous activities • Research essays • Individual project – A Species Conservation Plan • No exams!
Virtual components — • Synchronous class time – • Live CU & Brazil/IPÊ Lectures • Asynchronous online videos, followed by Live Q&A • Field site visits – Species studies, Conservation projects, Community actors • Guest lectures from Conservation practitioners • One-on-one time with instructors – • Guidance with assignments & projects • Open discussion hours • Socials Lowland Tapir Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Virtual Study Abroad? — Does it make sense? • Program co-taught with Instructor in Brazil • Virtual site and community visits – an immersive experience: • Interacting with professionals and community members in their backyard • Seeing on-the-ground conservation work Agroforester • Value recognized by employers & graduate programs • Exposure to different world perspectives • Ability to work internationally in a virtual setting
Synchronous Immersive Program — • Connect with Conservation Practitioners Live • Experience Conservation Program Sites with Live Q&A Park Manager Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Academics – ~3 weeks: 10–27 May 2021 4 credits EBIO/ENVS 4340/5340 –– Schedule ~5 days/week Days: ½ day Synchronous as class, ½ day Asynchronous or Individually Synchronous with Instructor
Meets Major Requirements — • EBIO 4000 & Lab/Field course • ENVS Application course • GEOG upper-division course & Physical Geography Track Elective • IAFS Off-Campus Experience – Latin America Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Eligibility Requirements — • Recommended class standing: Sophomore, by end Spring semester • Minimum GPA 2.5 • Prerequisite: 2000-level Natural Sciences course or in other field related to conservation & socioeconomic development • Requirement flexibility
Graduating Senior Options — • Course on transcript post-graduation • Summer graduation – to use financial aid
Night Walk Conservation Biology and Practice in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest More Info & On-line Application — http://abroad.colorado.edu/?go=BrazilGS Deadline – February 1, 2021 Rolling Acceptance – Apply early Financial Aid Advising
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Questions? — Kaspar
Scott Funk, Program Manager Rachael Rachael
– Education Abroad, Center for Community –
– [email protected] Photo Dr. Tim Kittel, Faculty Director – [email protected]