Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 5 - 9 September 2016 conservation academy
saving species from extinction Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 2016
Course overview This course is designed for anyone working in or considering working in the field of primate conservation, or others simply wishing to gain a detailed up to date understanding of this topic (e.g. educators). You will develop your knowledge of the latest primate conservation theory, and gain key practical skills. Course learning objectives
On completion of this course, participants will understand:
• The current taxonomy and diversity of primates • Latest research into the threats facing primates • The current conservation status of primates • Conservation strategies for primates • Primate ecology, social systems and behaviours • Techniques for observing primate behaviours • Techniques for monitoring primates in the wild • Future priorities for the conservation of primates Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 2016
Course outline
Day 1 Day 4 Introduction to primates A more detailed look at trends On day one we will start by defining and in primate conservation discussing the key characteristics of this On day four we start by taking a step back diverse group of mammals and look at the to look at the bigger conservation picture staggering diversity of primates. There will and consider some of the global threats to also be a guided tour of the facilities at the primates around the world, before zooming academy and of our primate collection at in on specific primate species to look at Durrell Wildlife Park. conservation status, key specific threats, and conservation actions currently underway for Day 2 some of these species. We will also look at Threats to primates how understanding behaviour can help the conservation of a species. We will give an overview of the conservation status and threat levels of the main groups Day 5 of primates and look at current research A more detailed look at into these threats. There will also be an introduction to the work Durrell does with trends in primate conservation apes, including a behind the scenes look at (continued) our ape sections. On the final day of the course we will continue to look at individual primate Day 3 species before reflecting on what we have Understanding primates covered this week, and consider what the priorities should be for the future of primate We will take a broad look at key aspects conservation. of primate ecology, particularly those aspects which are most relevant to their Please note this is a guide only, sessions may conservation, and look at the variety of be changed or moved. social systems, reproductive systems and behaviours. We will also review some of the key techniques available for surveying wild population of primates, including a look at some of the latest techniques. Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 2016
Course leaders
Prof Simon Bearder Simon is a Professor of Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University whose main research interests are the identification and conservation of nocturnal primates. As a former Secretary of the Primate Society of Great Britain, and long standing Convenor of its Conservation Working Party, he has been involved with promoting public awareness of the plight of primates (including humans) and of tropical forests.
Dr Ian Redmond Dr. Ian Redmond is a tropical field biologist and conservationist, renowned for his work with great apes and elephants. For more than 30 years he has been associated with Mountain Gorillas, through research, filming, tourism and conservation work. He was the late Dr. Dian Fossey’s research assistant in Rwanda. This led him into documentary film‐making with a helping hand in BBC’s “Life on Earth” and “Gorillas in the Mist”.
Dr Tim Wright Tim is responsible for the development and delivery of training courses. He joined Durrell Conservation Academy in 2010, having previously worked for eleven years in the mammal department of Durrell. During that time he was responsible for the lemur collection at Durrell, as well as carrying out fieldwork in Madagascar, providing GIS support to staff, co-ordinating population management of several captive breeding programmes, and working in Durrell’s conservation genetics lab. Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 2016
Venue and accommodation
The course will be held at Durrell Our facilities include a 54 seat purpose-built Conservation Academy in Jersey, Channel lecture theatre, two libraries, a computer Islands. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust lab and a classroom. There is 24 hour access (Durrell) was established by the world- to our computers and free wifi is available renowned naturalist and author Gerald throughout. Durrell in 1963 with the primary aim of saving species from extinction. We now run nearly Most course participants choose to stay at 50 projects in more than a dozen countries our YHA-accredited Durrell Wildlife Hostel, worldwide and have played a pivotal role in which is immediately adjacent to Durrell the recovery efforts for several species. Conservation Academy, although if you prefer to stay elsewhere, we will be happy to Durrell Conservation Academy is located at suggest suitable accomodation. The Hostel the Trust’s headquarters, Durrell Wildlife Park. offers shared rooms in a hostel-style residence In 1984 Gerald Durrell formally established the right next to the Wildlife Park. It includes a International Training Centre (now known as TV lounge, kitchen and dining room, and Durrell Conservation Academy) on Jersey as lunches and evening meals are provided for a form of “mini-university” designed to equip course participants staying at the Hostel. conservationists from across the world with the animal management and critical thinking skills required to bring species back from the brink of extinction. The Academy has taught more than 5,000 people from 137 countries. Latest Developments in Primate Conservation 2016
Cost and booking information
The course fee is £575. Optional full board accommodation is available in our on-site hostel for £35 per night.
For further information or to book a place, please contact email [email protected]
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