Training course in the management andcollection of seeds from tropical tree species
March 2016,Centro de Sementes Nativas do Amazonas, Universidade Federal do Amazonas Registrationsare open for a 10 days course about management and collection of seeds fromtropical tree species at Centro de Sementes Nativas do Amazonas (http://www.csnam.ufam.edu.br;https://www.facebook.com/centrodesementes) of UFAM (Universidade Federal doAmazonas, http://www.ufam.edu.br). The course is organized and coordinated by Prof Manuel de Jesus VieraLima Junior and is designed for participants who are interested in activitiessuch as collection, treatment and conservation of seeds from tropical trees,and is ideal for students, teachers and technicians involved in these kinds ofactivities. The course aims to improve the technical skillsof participants in the area of processing seeds of tropical flora, as well asproject management. It is taught by specialists (researchers, students,arboricultural technicians) who will train participants in species identification,ecology, phenology, uses and monitoring and in the techniques of collecting,handling and processing seeds. Excursions and other activities (such as treeclimbing) are also planned. The idea is to solve the chronic difficultiesexperienced in undertaking the collection of seeds for the purpose of forestrestoration. Additionally, this training awakens participants to thepossibilities of entrepreneurship and income generation, when undertakingforest restoration projects, that are required by governmental law applicableto Legal Reserve and Riparian Preservation Areas. This course providesknowledge for the promotion and enhancement of Amazonian forest species, whileencouraging the empowerment of students. Finally, it will highlight thebenefits of further research into Amazonian flora and the potential forecological/economical balance that is provided by genetically diverse and wellmanaged agroforestry systems. Uponcompletion of these activities, participants will leave with the essentialpractical skills needed to effectively manage Amazonian tree seeds, and allsuccessful participants will be accredited with a certificate from UFAM todemonstrate their achievements. The coursehas a duration of 10 days during March 2016. The precise dates will be decided oncethe groups have been formed, based on the number of registrations. The cost ofthe course is 900 US$ including room, board and transfers related to thecourse. It does not include the flights to/from Manaus. It ispossible to add to the course an amazing experience of eco-tourism in theAmazon forest, organized by The Federal University of Amazonas together withthe expert team of EcoForest Adventure (http://www.ecoforestadventure.com). More than the training course,this option involves other 14 days of excursions and provides adventure,learning, self-development, team building and more than a little fun for a costof 1400 US$. For moredetails and for registrations, please contact: Prof. Manuel de Jesus Viera Lima Junior Associate Professor of Forestry Sciences Department -DCF/UFAM General Coordinator of the Center for Native Seeds ofAmazonas mjl...@ufam.edu.br+55 92 8222-7927
