[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Internships in Biological Research & Sustainable Agriculture in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales. The reserve lies 4km inland from the Pacific Ocean. Now encompassing over 1,300 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Our organization has been running a hands-on, field-based internship program in the fields of Biological Field Research and Sustainable Agriculture since 2008, with more than 200 young and enthusiastic students from around the globe. Internship Opportunities: Interns that participate in our program take on high-impact and dynamic research projects within the fields of Biological Field Research (Flora & Fauna) and Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry) in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, Ecuador. Interns must select one of the two internship tracks mentioned above when applying, but cross-pollination between the two different paths is encouraged for individuals looking to broadly experience each topic. Above all, a positive attitude, desire to learn, and a strong sense of adventure are the foundations of our internship. Working alongside our experienced staff, community members, and fellow interns from across the globe ensures an unforgettable tropical learning experience. Below is a list of some of the projects we will be tackling during the upcoming 2017 sessions. Some of these projects are new and others have been ongoing for multiple seasons or years. When applying please inform us if you would like to participate in our Biological Field Research path or our Sustainable Agriculture path. Biological Field Research: TMA’s current flagship research project investigates hummingbird-plant pollination/interaction networks across elevational and forest gradients. Interns will assist TMA staff in a variety of forest settings, working with both birds and vegetation in tropical dry forests, humid rainforests, and cloud forests. Daily duties may include hummingbird trapping, camera trapping, vegetation sampling, plant collection/identification, pollen analysis, group discussions of scientific literature, creation of species aging/sexing guides, and data entry/analysis. Interns will build various skillsets depending on timing of their session and the current phase of the project. These skills may include GPS navigation, hummingbird trapping, mist-netting, camera-trapping protocols and analysis, bird handling and banding, identification of birds by sight and sound, aging and sexing of birds, vegetation sampling, plant collection and identification, pollen identification, and data entry/maintenance. Please note this project requires extensive hiking. Applicants should be willing and able to hike for ~2 hours on steep terrain in humid and muddy conditions several times per week. Previous projects have included camera-trapping of terrestrial and arboreal mammals, censuses of threatened primate species, seed bank and germination studies, and herpetofauna monitoring. Interested and motivated applicants may have the opportunity to continue work on some of these projects. Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry): • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in comparison to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation – Plant native trees on 40 hectares of pasture land, initiate a bamboo reforestation program along riparian areas, and manage a growing nursery of native plant species. • Green Building – Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. In addition to our standard internships, we also offer a variety of seasonal workshops and certification courses. We offer a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course four times a year, including a special traveling PDC each summer that visits three unique farms across Ecuador. Additional workshop opportunities will be announced on our website as they are scheduled, so please stay tuned here: www.tmalliance.org 2017 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2017 schedule and prices can be found on our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Taste of the
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Internships in Biological Research & Sustainable Agriculture in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales. The reserve lies 4km inland from the Pacific Ocean. Now encompassing over 1,300 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Our organization has been running a hands-on, field-based internship program in the fields of Biological Field Research and Sustainable Agriculture since 2008, with more than 200 young and enthusiastic students from around the globe. Internship Opportunities: Interns that participate in our program take on high-impact and dynamic research projects within the fields of Biological Field Research (Flora & Fauna) and Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry) in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, Ecuador. Interns must select one of the two internship tracks mentioned above when applying, but cross-pollination between the two different paths is encouraged for individuals looking to broadly experience each topic. Above all, a positive attitude, desire to learn, and a strong sense of adventure are the foundations of our internship. Working alongside our experienced staff, community members, and fellow interns from across the globe ensures an unforgettable tropical learning experience. Below is a list of some of the projects we will be tackling during the upcoming 2017 sessions. Some of these projects are new and others have been ongoing for multiple seasons or years. When applying please inform us if you would like to participate in our Biological Field Research path or our Sustainable Agriculture path. Biological Field Research: TMA’s current flagship research project investigates hummingbird-plant pollination/interaction networks across elevational and forest gradients. Interns will assist TMA staff in a variety of forest settings, working with both birds and vegetation in tropical dry forests, humid rainforests, and cloud forests. Daily duties may include hummingbird trapping, camera trapping, vegetation sampling, plant collection/identification, pollen analysis, group discussions of scientific literature, creation of species aging/sexing guides, and data entry/analysis. Interns will build various skillsets depending on timing of their session and the current phase of the project. These skills may include GPS navigation, hummingbird trapping, mist-netting, camera-trapping protocols and analysis, bird handling and banding, identification of birds by sight and sound, aging and sexing of birds, vegetation sampling, plant collection and identification, pollen identification, and data entry/maintenance. Please note this project requires extensive hiking. Applicants should be willing and able to hike for ~2 hours on steep terrain in humid and muddy conditions several times per week. Previous projects have included camera-trapping of terrestrial and arboreal mammals, censuses of threatened primate species, seed bank and germination studies, and herpetofauna monitoring. Interested and motivated applicants may have the opportunity to continue work on some of these projects. Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry): • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in comparison to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation – Plant native trees on 40 hectares of pasture land, initiate a bamboo reforestation program along riparian areas, and manage a growing nursery of native plant species. • Green Building – Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. In addition to our standard internships, we also offer a variety of seasonal workshops and certification courses. We offer a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course four times a year, including a special traveling PDC each summer that visits three unique farms across Ecuador. Additional workshop opportunities will be announced on our website as they are scheduled, so please stay tuned here: www.tmalliance.org 2017 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2017 schedule and prices can be found on our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. We are currently accepting applications for the
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Internships in Biological Research & Sustainable Agriculture in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,300 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Our organization has been running a hands- on field-based internship program in the fields of Biological Field Research and Sustainable Agriculture since 2008, with more than 200 young and enthusiastic students from across the globe. Internship Opportunities: Interns that participate in our program take on high-impact and dynamic research projects within the fields of Biological Field Research (Flora & Fauna) and Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry) in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, Ecuador. Interns must select one of the two internship tracks mentioned above when applying, but cross-pollination between the two different paths is encouraged for individuals looking to broadly experience each topic. Above all, a positive attitude, desire to learn, and a strong sense of adventure are the foundations of our internship. Working alongside our experienced staff, community members, and fellow interns from across the globe ensures an unforgettable tropical learning experience. Following is a list of some of the projects we will be tackling during the upcoming 2017 sessions. Some of these projects are new and others have been ongoing for multiple seasons or years. When applying please inform us if you would like to participate in our Biological Field Research path or our Sustainable Agriculture path. Biological Field Research (Flora & Fauna): • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna – Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts • Camera Trapping – monitoring native wildlife presence and movement in the Reserve and along our developing conservation corridor • Monitoring endangered herpetofauna – visual and audio surveys of global threatened species in the Reserve • Seed bank and germination studies – native tree species germination rates, survival, and applications for reforestation • Orchid inventory within the Reserve Sustainable Agriculture (Permaculture & Agroforestry): • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in comparison to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation – Plant native trees on 40 hectares of pasture land, initiate a bamboo reforestation program along riparian areas, and manage a growing nursery of native plant species. • Green Building – Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. In addition to our standard internships, we also offer a variety of seasonal workshops and certification courses. We offer a Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course four times a year, including a special traveling PDC each summer that visits three unique farms across Ecuador. Additional workshop opportunities will be announced on our website as they are scheduled, so please stay tuned here: www.tmalliance.org 2017 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2017 schedule and prices can be found on our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Taste of the Tropics Internship (4 week program): • March 20-April 14, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017 • April 17-May 12, 2017: Application deadline March 17, 2017 • May 29-June 23, 2017: Application deadline April 29, 2017 • June 26-July 21, 2017: Application deadline May 26, 2017 Academic Internship (8 week program): • March 20-May 12, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017 • May 29-July 21, 2017: Application deadline April 29, 2017 Quarter Abroad Program (11 week program): • April 3-June 11, 2017: Application deadline March 3, 2017 • June 26-September 8, 2017: Application deadline May 26, 2017 Semester Abroad Program (15 week program): • May 8-August 18, 2017: Application deadline April 8, 2017 Professional Apprenticeship (26 week program): • June 12-December 8, 2017: Application deadline May 12, 2017 * Accreditation– For students looking to get academic
[ECOLOG-L] Winter and Spring Sessions Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) • Seed bank and germination studies for reforestation plots • Inventory of Orchid species in the Reserve Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in relation to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. We look forward to working with you! Jama-Coaque Field Research Team Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org 2017 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016/17 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • February 6-March 3, 2017: Application deadline January 6, 2017 • March 20-April 14, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017 • April 17-May 12, 2017: Application deadline March 17, 2017 Eight-week program: • March 20-May 12, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017 • May 29-July 21, 2017: Application deadline April 29, 2017 Eleven-week program: • April 3-June 11, 2017: Application deadline March 3, 2017 Fifteen-week program: • May 8-August 18, 2017: Application deadline April 8, 2017 Twenty-six week program: • June 12-December 8, 2017: Application deadline May 12, 2017
[ECOLOG-L] Winter Sessions Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) • Seed bank and germination studies for reforestation plots • Inventory of Orchid species in the Reserve Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in relation to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. We look forward to working with you! Jama-Coaque Field Research Team Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org 2017 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016/17 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • January 9-February 3, 2017: Application deadline December 9, 2016 • February 6-March 3, 2017: Application deadline January 6, 2017 Eight-week program: • January 9-March 3, 2017: Application deadline December 9, 2016 • March 20-May 12, 2017: Application deadline February 20, 2017 Eleven-week program: • January 9-March 24, 2017: Application deadline December 9, 2016 Fifteen-week program: • January 9-April 21, 2017: Application deadline December 9, 2016 Twenty-six week program: • January 9-July 7, 2017: Application deadline December 9, 2016
[ECOLOG-L] Fall and Winter Sessions Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) • Seed bank and germination studies for reforestation plots • Inventory of Orchid species in the Reserve Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in relation to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. We look forward to working with you! Jama-Coaque Field Research Team Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • August 29-September 23: Application deadline August 20, 2016 • October 10-November 4: Application deadline September 10, 2016 • November 7-December 2: Application deadline October 1, 2016 Eight-week program: • October 10-December 2: Application deadline September 10, 2016 Eleven-week program: • September 19-December 9: Application deadline August 25, 2016 Fifteen-week program: • September 5-December 15: Application deadline August 30, 2016
[ECOLOG-L] Summer and Fall Sessions Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) • Seed bank and germination studies for reforestation plots • Inventory of Orchid species in the Reserve Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, and integrated pest management. • Agroforestry – Maintenance and use of mixed-use forest. Development of cleaning and harvest system, use of products, and analysis of agroforestry systems in relation to the widespread use of slash and burn agriculture. • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Assist with construction projects of all forms as we continue to grow into the future. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. We look forward to working with you! Jama-Coaque Field Research Team Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • August 1-August 26: Application deadline June 29, 2016 • August 29-September 23: Application deadline July 8, 2016 • October 10-November 4: Application deadline August 10, 2016 Eight-week program: • August 1-September 23: Application deadline June 29, 2016 • October 10-December 2: Application deadline August 9, 2016 Eleven-week program: • September 19-December 9: Application deadline July 30, 2016 Fifteen-week program: • September 5-December 15: Application deadline July 15, 2016
[ECOLOG-L] Spring Session Open: Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (i.e. canning) • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • April 11-May 6, 2016: Application deadline February 26, 2016 • May 23-June 17, 2016: Application deadline April 1, 2016 • June 20-July 25, 2016: Application deadline April 29, 2016 Eight-week program: • May 23-July 15, 2016: Application deadline April 1, 2016 • August 1-September 23, 2016: Application deadline June 10, 2016 Eleven-week program: • June 27-September 9, 2016: Application deadline May 5, 2016 Fifteen-week program: • May 23-September 2, 2016: Application deadline April 1, 2016 Twenty-six-week program: • June 20-December 16, 2016: Application deadline April 29, 2016 We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research & Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (i.e. canning) • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We are currently accepting applications for the following sessions: Four-week program: • February 1-26, 2016: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 1! • March 14-April 8, 2016: Application deadline January 22, 2016 • April 11-May 6, 2016: Application deadline February 26, 2016 Eight-week program: • March 14-May 6, 2016: Application deadline January 22, 2016 Eleven-week program: • March 28-June 10, 2016: Application deadline February 12, 2016 We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research & Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job Opening: Research and Intern Manager for Environmental Non-profit in Ecuador
Introduction: A few years ago, a few of us—ecology, economics, and business graduates— founded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance (TMA). We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve in coastal Ecuador. There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle of the reserve where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological field research and forest monitoring. Our reserve (called the Jama-Coaque Reserve) is one of the last remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest. The reserve is located in the Tumbes-Choco- Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, which is designated as one of the most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems on earth. With only 2% of native forest remaining on Ecuador’s coast today, our mission is to preserve the last remnants of forest and empower local communities to restore what has already been lost. Job Summary: As Research & Internship Manager the chosen candidate will work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds to facilitate project-based internship experiences in the fields of research, conservation and permaculture. Projects are developed to achieve the research goals of the organization and serve as catalysts for interns as they navigate their academic and professional careers. As Research & Internship Manager he/she will synthesize and report the information generated from the internship program projects/investigations to the management team and directors to support the greater conservation mission of the organization. Primary responsibilities are to manage the internship program day-in and day-out and to manage the Research Station as an operating center. He /She will be the responsible for interacting with all interns, visiting researchers, and students groups. In addition, he/ she will serve as an advisor/ facilitator/mentor for interns and their related projects, with a specific focus on interns carrying out Biological Field Research studies. The Manager of Permaculture Operations carries out similar duties for the Permaculture-based interns. The Research & Internship Manager is responsible for coordinating site logistics such as supply runs, assistance with monthly field-based accounting, and managing the flow of people in and out of the reserve. For more information on the position, including salary, benefits, and how to apply, please visit www.tmalliance.org/about/opportunities.
[ECOLOG-L] Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research & Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Biological Research & Permaculture Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Interns are to select a specific project focus for their time in the Reserve. Generally speaking, there are three project paths of personal projects: 1) flora fauna research, 2) permaculture & land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. When applying please inform us which of the three project paths you would like to join and which specific project you are most interested in. Flora & Fauna Research: • Primate Demography & Behavior Study (Howler & critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) • Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) • Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) • Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture & Land Management: • Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) • Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. • Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Appropriate Technology: • Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) • Design and build a solar or compost water heater. • Design and build a solar food dehydrator. We also offer an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with our internship, which is highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture in the Reserve. If you are interested in becoming certified in Permaculture Design during your time in the Reserve please review our website for further details about how to apply. 2016 Internship Schedule: A complete program description with the 2016 schedule and prices can be found at our website: www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can also find the application form, contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research & Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Job opening: Manager of Permaculture Operations at the Jama-Coaque Reserve
A few years ago, a few of us—ecology, economics, and business graduates—founded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance (TMA). We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve in coastal Ecuador. There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle of the reserve where we have built an innovative and comfortable research station out of bamboo by hand. Immediately surrounding the Bamboo House we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Our reserve, the Jama-Coaque Reserve, is one of the last remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest, and is part of the Tumbes-Choco-Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, which is designated as one of the most bio-diverse and endangered ecosystems on earth. Only 2% of native forest remains in coastal Ecuador; we’re trying to preserve the last of it and begin the task of restoring what has already been lost through a combination of reforestation, agroforestry, and community participation. Job Summary: As Manager of Permaculture Operations, the chosen candidate will work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds to facilitate project-based internship experiences for students and young professionals in the fields of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and permaculture. Projects are developed to achieve the goals of the organization and serve as catalysts for interns as they navigate their academic and professional careers. The position is based out of the Bamboo House in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, which is in the province of Manabi, Ecuador, between the cities of Pedernales and Jama, and three kilometers from the community of Camarones. Summary of Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate, lead, and facilitate tropical field internships in research, conservation, and permaculture. 2. Provide logistical and technical support to facilitate successful completion of research, conservation, and permaculture-based field projects (including PDC course). 3. Develop overall educational quality of the internship program through field activities, assignments, and required readings. 4. Manage and oversee all activities that take place on the permaculture farm. 5. Work closely with the Director of Agroforestry to ensure production goals are being met and that the Operations Crew is directed towards these goals as well. Please note: The field station and sites are living entities, constantly evolving into yet more functional, comfortable, self-sufficient and sustainable systems. When you are not otherwise occupied with field work and leadership duties (i.e. on-and-off throughout weeks 4-8 of each session) much of your time and energy will be devoted to brainstorming, prioritizing, designing/planning, and realizing additions and changes to the existing infrastructure. Detailed responsibilities for the Manager of Permaculture Operations include: 1. Manage all Zone 1 operations, including the vegetable garden, the balcony and herb gardens, and other annual crop production (20%) • Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting • Management of irrigation, pest control, weeding, mulching • Soil fertility management, including compost and humanure • Seed saving and storage 2. Manage all Zones 2-4 Operations: includes the Production Zone, the managed cacao and coffee plots, distant/semi-wild banana, citrus, cacao, and bamboo groves, as well as the Timber Lot (25%) • Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting • Training interns how to manage orchard quadrants • Serve as resource for interns who have questions/ideas concerning management of orchard quadrants • Manage all trees and ensure high survival rate 3. Leadership/personnel management (15%) • Assist in coordination, arrival and reception of interns • Assist in facilitation of 2-3 day orientation program for each intern group • Orient, train, and manage permaculture interns • Provide PDC education to interns via lecture and field-based projects • Offer guidance and monitor progress and of permaculture intern projects • Coordinate with operations crew to complete Agroforestry Program Projects 4. Assist with site logistics, maintenance, and development (25%) • Coordinate food/ supply runs from nearest town, which requires transport logistics and petty cash accounting • Work with local employees on field projects and monthly hours/timesheets • Manage emergencies (medical or otherwise) should they arise 5. Assist with administrative/office work (10%) • Assist Internship Coordinator with appropriate project
[ECOLOG-L] Fall Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with this internship. There is also an optional GIS workshop to learn and apply the basics of mapping. Both of these workshops are highly integrated with the real-life applications of permaculture and mapping projects in the reserve. For current prices, please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost Each intern develops, with the guidance of TMA mentors, a personal project, which is akin to a “thesis”. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) permaculture/ sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: •*Primate Demography Behavior Study (Howler critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) •*Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Nesting ecology, habitat use study integrated with reforestation efforts) •*Camera trapping of wildlife (birds; wild felids including ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) •*Herpetofauna survey (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture/Re-forestation/Food Production: •Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) •Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. •Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Appropriate Technology: •*Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) •*Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator • Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 21 – December 17, 2015 Fall Application Deadline: September 4, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our “Internship” page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Fall session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] SPACE IS LIMITED, THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY: Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a “thesis” of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/ sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: •*Monkey Troop Survey (Howler critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) •*Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Ornithology experience) •*Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) •*Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture/Re-forestation/Food Production: •Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) •Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. •Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earth-bag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the field station with bamboo. Appropriate Technology: •*Working with natural materials *(mainly, native bamboo and mate gourds) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, drinking cups, bowls, garden pots, balcony boxes, candle holders, etc.) •*Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) •*Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* •Design and build a solar food dehydrator Late Summer Internship Dates: August 12-October 8, 2015 Late Summer Application Deadline: Monday, July 6, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our “Internship” page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Late Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Late Summer Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/ sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: •*Monkey Troop Survey (Howler critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) •*Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Ornithology experience) •*Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) •*Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture/Re-forestation/Food Production: •Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) •Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. •Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earth-bag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the field station with bamboo. Appropriate Technology: •*Working with natural materials *(mainly, native bamboo and mate gourds) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, drinking cups, bowls, garden pots, balcony boxes, candle holders, etc.) •*Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) •*Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* •Design and build a solar food dehydrator Late Summer Internship Dates: August 12-October 8, 2015 Late Summer Application Deadline: July 6, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Late Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Late Summer Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,200 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects in the fields of biological field research and sustainable food production. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our internship program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a “thesis” of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/ sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: •*Monkey Troop Survey (Howler critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) •*Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Ornithology experience) •*Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarondi, etc) •*Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Permaculture/Re-forestation/Food Production: •Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) •Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot, and hope to plant another 8,000 next year. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. •Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earth-bag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the field station with bamboo. Appropriate Technology: •*Working with natural materials *(mainly, native bamboo and mate gourds) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, drinking cups, bowls, garden pots, balcony boxes, candle holders, etc.) •*Assist with development of alternative energy systems (ie. micro-hydro and solar) •*Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* •Design and build a solar food dehydrator Late Summer Internship Dates: August 12-October 8, 2015 Late Summer Application Deadline: Sunday, June 21, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our “Internship” page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Late Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Alex Brubaker Research Intern Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Quito, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Early Summer Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course
Summary blurb of TMA: Third Millennium Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the last remnants of Ecuadors coastal Pacific Forest and to empower local communities to restore what has been lost. We own and operate the 1000+ acre Jama-Coaque Reserve in Manabi, Ecuador, and envision a culture in which local communities recognize both the practical and intrinsic benefits of forest stewardship and manage the land accordingly, creating both economic and environmental sustainability in the region. Internship Summary: Internship opportunity in the coastal forests of Ecuador, in conservation, permaculture, restoration, community outreach, scientific research, construction environmental technology. Two-month duration, living off the grid at an ecological reserve, includes optional PDC course. Full description of internship: Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to an internship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarondi, margay, etc) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Sustainable Food Production: Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning, drying) *Natural Building* bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen *GIS mapping of our irrigation systems* Appropriate Technology: *Alternative Energy projects for the Bamboo House (solar, hydro, wind)* *Build a compost dry-toilet Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Early Summer Internship Dates: June 1 July 28, 2015 Early Summer Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Early Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Spring Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to ainternship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Sustainable Food Production: Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) *Natural Building* bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen *GIS mapping of our irrigation systems* Appropriate Technology: *Building a bike-powered solar system using transforming human amp; solar power into electricity for the Bamboo House* *Build a cacao fermenter* Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Spring Internship Dates: March 19 May 15, 2015 Spring Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Spring session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Spring Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course GIS Workshop
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering two optional courses with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. The first is a Permaculture Design Certification course, and the second a GIS workshop. The main objective of the GIS workshop is to provide participants with the basic skills needed to use GIS in their research. We work with QGIS, a free open source GIS software that has evolved during the last few years as an ESRI competitor. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course or the GIS workshop; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to ainternship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Sustainable Food Production: Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) *Natural Building* bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen *GIS mapping of our irrigation systems* Appropriate Technology: *Building a bike-powered solar system using transforming human amp; solar power into electricity for the Bamboo House* *Build a cacao fermenter* Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Spring Internship Dates: March 19 May 15, 2015 Spring Application Deadline: Monday, January 19, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Spring session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course or GIS workshop. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11/30: Winter Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course and GIS Workshop
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering two optional courses with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. The first is a Permaculture Design Certification course, and the second a GIS workshop. The main objective of the GIS workshop is to provide participants with the basic skills needed to use GIS in their research. We work with QGIS, a free open source GIS software that has evolved during the last few years as an ESRI competitor. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course or the GIS workshop; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to ainternship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Sustainable Food Production: Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) *Natural Building* bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen *GIS mapping of our irrigation systems* Appropriate Technology: *Building a bike-powered system using transforming human power into electricity for the Bamboo House* *Build a cacao fermenter* Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Winter Internship Dates:January 5-March 3, 2015 Winter Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Winter session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course or GIS workshop. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPENING: Manager of Permaculture Operations, beginning January 2015
Introduction: A few years ago, a few of usecology, economics, and business graduatesfounded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance (TMA). We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve in coastal Ecuador. There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo by hand. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Our reserve, the Jama-Coaque Reserve, is one of the last remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest, and is part of the Tumbes-Choco-Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, which is designated as one of the most bio-diverse and endangered ecosystems on earth. Only 2% of native forest remains in coastal Ecuador; were trying to preserve the last of it and begin the task of restoring what has already been lost. Job Summary: As Manager of Permaculture Operations, the chosen candidate will work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds to facilitate project-based internship experiences in the fields of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and permaculture. Projects are developed to achieve the goals of the organization and serve as catalysts for interns as they navigate their academic and professional careers. The position is based out of the Bamboo House in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, which is in the province of Manabi, Ecuador, between the cities of Pedernales and Jama, and three kilometers from the community of Camarones. Summary of Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate, lead, and facilitate 8-week tropical field internships in research, conservation, and permaculture. 2. Provide logistical and technical support to facilitate successful completion of research, conservation, and permaculture-based field projects (including PDC course). 3. Develop overall educational quality of the internship program through field activities, assignments, and required readings. 4. Manage and oversee all activities that take place on the permaculture farm. Please note: The field station and sites are living entities, constantly evolving into yet more functional, comfortable, self-sufficient and sustainable systems. When you are not otherwise occupied with field work and leadership duties (i.e. on-and-off throughout weeks 4-8 of each session) much of your time and energy will be devoted to brainstorming, prioritizing, designing/planning, and realizing additions and changes to the existing infrastructure. Detailed responsibilities for the Manager of Permaculture Operations include: 1. Manage all Zone 1 operations, including the vegetable garden, the balcony and herb gardens, and other annual crop production (20%) o Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting o Management of irrigation, pest control, weeding, mulching o Soil fertility management, including compost and humanure o Seed saving and storage 2. Manage all Zones 2-4 Operations: includes the Production Zone, the managed cacao and coffee plots, distant/semi-wild banana, citrus, cacao, and bamboo groves, as well as the Timber Lot (25%) o Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting o Training interns how to manage orchard quadrants o Serve as resource for interns who have questions/ideas concerning management of orchard quadrants o Manage all trees and ensure high survival rate 3. Leadership/personnel management (15%) o Assist in coordination, arrival and reception of interns o Assist in facilitation of 4-5 day orientation program for each intern group o Orient, train, and manage permaculture interns o Provide PDC education to interns via lecture and field-based projects o Offer guidance and monitor progress and of permaculture intern projects 4. Assist with site logistics, maintenance, and development (25%) o Coordinate food/ supply runs from nearest town, which requires transport logistics and petty cash accounting o Work with local employees on field projects and monthly hours/timesheets o Manage emergencies (medical or otherwise) should they arise 5. Assist with administrative/office work (10%) o Assist Internship Coordinator with appropriate project placement of permaculture interns o Communicate with Directors on weekly activities, progress, and project ideas 6. Community Relations (5%) o Keep up good lines of communication and maintain a good cooperative relationship with our neighbors in the community of Camarones o Be the representative of our organization in the
[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED: Winter Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course and GIS Workshop
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering two optional courses with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. The first is a Permaculture Design Certification course, and the second a GIS workshop. The main objective of the GIS workshop is to provide participants with the basic skills needed to use GIS in their research. We work with QGIS, a free open source GIS software that has evolved during the last few years as an ESRI competitor. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course or the GIS workshop; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to ainternship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Sustainable Food Production: Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) *Natural Building* bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen *GIS mapping of our irrigation systems* Appropriate Technology: *Building a bike-powered system using transforming human power into electricity for the Bamboo House* *Build a cacao fermenter* Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Winter Internship Dates: January 5-March 3, 2015 Winter Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Winter session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course or GIS workshop. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] JOB OPENING: Manager of Permaculture Operations, beginning January 2015
A few years ago, a few of usecology, economics, and business graduatesfounded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance (TMA). We raised some money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an ecological reserve in coastal Ecuador. There was a small patch of previously degraded land right in the middle where we have built an innovative and surprisingly comfortable research station out of bamboo by hand. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. Our reserve, the Jama-Coaque Reserve, is one of the last remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest, and is part of the Tumbes-Choco-Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, which is designated as one of the most bio-diverse and endangered ecosystems on earth. Only 2% of native forest remains in coastal Ecuador; were trying to preserve the last of it and begin the task of restoring what has already been lost. To learn more please visit www.tmalliance.org. Job Summary: As Manager of Permaculture Operations, the chosen candidate will work closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds to facilitate project-based internship experiences in the fields of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and permaculture. Projects are developed to achieve the goals of the organization and serve as catalysts for interns as they navigate their academic and professional careers. The position is based out of the Bamboo House in the Jama-Coaque Reserve, which is in the province of Manabi, Ecuador, between the cities of Pedernales and Jama, and three kilometers from the community of Camarones. Summary of Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate, lead, and facilitate 8-week tropical field internships in research, conservation, and permaculture. 2. Provide logistical and technical support to facilitate successful completion of research, conservation, and permaculture-based field projects (including PDC course). 3. Develop overall educational quality of the internship program through field activities, assignments, and required readings. 4. Manage and oversee all activities that take place on the permaculture farm. Please note: The field station and sites are living entities, constantly evolving into yet more functional, comfortable, self-sufficient and sustainable systems. When you are not otherwise occupied with field work and leadership duties (i.e. on-and-off throughout weeks 4-8 of each session) much of your time and energy will be devoted to brainstorming, prioritizing, designing/planning, and realizing additions and changes to the existing infrastructure. Detailed responsibilities for the Manager of Permaculture Operations include: 1. Manage all Zone 1 operations, including the vegetable garden, the balcony and herb gardens, and other annual crop production (20%) o Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting o Management of irrigation, pest control, weeding, mulching o Soil fertility management, including compost and humanure o Seed saving and storage 2. Manage all Zones 2-4 Operations: includes the Production Zone, the managed cacao and coffee plots, distant/semi-wild banana, citrus, cacao, and bamboo groves, as well as the Timber Lot (25%) o Planting choices, planting schedules, harvest schedules, transplanting o Training interns how to manage orchard quadrants o Serve as resource for interns who have questions/ideas concerning management of orchard quadrants o Manage all trees and ensure high survival rate 3. Leadership/personnel management (15%) o Assist in coordination, arrival and reception of interns o Assist in facilitation of 4-5 day orientation program for each intern group o Orient, train, and manage permaculture interns o Provide PDC education to interns via lecture and field-based projects o Offer guidance and monitor progress and of permaculture intern projects 4. Assist with site logistics, maintenance, and development (25%) o Coordinate food/ supply runs from nearest town, which requires transport logistics and petty cash accounting o Work with local employees on field projects and monthly hours/timesheets o Manage emergencies (medical or otherwise) should they arise 5. Assist with administrative/office work (10%) o Assist Internship Coordinator with appropriate project placement of permaculture interns o Communicate with Directors on weekly activities, progress, and project ideas 6. Community Relations (5%) o Keep up good lines of communication and maintain a good cooperative relationship with our neighbors in the community of Camarones o Be the
[ECOLOG-L] Winter Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, With Optional PDC Course and GIS Workshop; Application Due November 5th
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering two optional courses with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. The first is a Permaculture Design Certification course, and the second a GIS workshop. The main objective of the GIS workshop is to provide participants with the basic skills needed to use GIS in their research. We work with QGIS, a free open source GIS software that has evolved during the last few years as an ESRI competitor. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course or the GIS workshop; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a internship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (vegetation trail mapping of the JCR, field work is also related to the camera trap survey) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, re-floor the field station with bamboo, making new and repairing old furniture. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zoning rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a bike-powered system using transforming human power into electricity for the Bamboo House* *Build a cacao fermenter* Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator Winter Internship Dates: January 5-March 3, 2015 Winter Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Winter session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course or GIS workshop. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Application due Sept. 22: Fall Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sorts, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 21-December 16, 2014 Fall Application Deadline: Monday, September 22, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Fall session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT 1ST: Fall Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 21-December 16, 2014 Fall Application Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Fall session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] 12 DAYS UNTIL DEADLINE: Fall Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 21-December 16, 2014 Fall Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Fall session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Fall Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for field biological research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage) *GIS Research* (mapping of the JCR, related mostly to another Flora amp; Fauna Research Project, probable slight difference in the internship price) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Fall Internship Dates: October 21-December 16, 2014 Fall Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Fall session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Research Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Late Summer Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) *Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture /Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Late Summer Internship Dates: August 13-October 8, 2014 Late Summer Application Deadline: Sunday, June 17, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Late Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 17: Late Summer Permaculture Research Internships in the Rainforest of Ecuador, with PDC Course
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Certification course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Demography Behavioral Study (mantled howler monkeys critically endangered Ecuadorian capuchins) *Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance) *Ornithology Survey - (ornithology experience and Spanish-speaking skills) Permaculture /Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Building a system using human power and producing electricity for the Bamboo House* *Connect our solar-power electrical system* *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Late Summer Internship Dates: August 13-October 8, 2014 Late Summer Application Deadline: Sunday, June 17, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Late Summer session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
[ECOLOG-L] Early Summer Permaculture Research Internship in the Rainforest of Ecuador
Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self- motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field headquarters for biological scientific research and forest monitoring. In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a thesis of sort, but of a much more practical nature. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research and 2) permaculture/sustainable food production and land management, and 3) appropriate technology. The following is a list of some of the projects were looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest. Flora Fauna Research: *Ethnobotany* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills) *Camera trap survey of wild felines* (ocelot, jaguarundi) *Monkey Troop Survey (Howler critically endangered White Fronted Capuchin) *Investigation of Endangered Avifauna - (Ornithology experience and strong Spanish-speaking skills required for community surveying) Permaculture/Re-forestation/Food Production: Green Building - Learn to use natural, recycled and sustainable building materials. Upcoming projects include building an earthbag (aka super adobe) retaining wall, use cob to plaster walls, another cob layer on the pizza oven, re-floor the the field station with bamboo. Reforestation - Last year we planted 6,500 trees in one portion of our re-forestation plot. We want to keep this momentum going this year to plant even more trees and expand the project. Help manage tree propagation and planting efforts. Production Zone Intensive Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning) Appropriate Technology: *Working with natural materials *(mainly, native bamboo and mate gourds) to build home appliances (e.g., cutlery, drinking cups, bowls, garden pots, balcony boxes, candle holders, etc.) *Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator* Design and build a solar food dehydrator Early Summer Internship Dates: June 2-July 28, 2014 Early Summer Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 To see a complete program description, please visit our Internship page on our website at www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as the photos, video, and the program FAQ. We look forward to working with you! Eva Filipczykova Internship Coordinator Third Millennium Alliance Jama, Ecuador www.tmalliance.org
