Hello all, We are offering the following course, please forward to those that may be interested:
Tropical Landscape Conservation<http://education.tropicalstudies.org/en/education/graduate-opportunities/programs/tropical-landscape-conservation.html> In this intensive and practical course, students will gain knowledge about anthropologic and natural factors, which interact to produce, restore, and conserve landscapes. Students will apply those concepts on real conservation issues, like reclamation of wetlands and unused agro-forestry areas, linking them with urban realms; in this process, we will interact with local communities, scientists, conservation officers, politicians and NGOs. Program Details Where: OTS Las Cruces Research Station and other sites. When: October 17 - November 4, 2016 Duration: 3 weeks Accreditation: 2 credits Language: English Deadline: July 29, 2016 For more information visit: http://education.tropicalstudies.org/en/education/graduate-opportunities/programs/tropical-landscape-conservation.html Best, Andrés Santana, M.Sc. Graduate Program Coordinator Organization for Tropical Studies San Pedro, Costa Rica. 676-2050 (506) 2524-0607 ext. 1511 Skype: andres.santana_otscro // twitter: @ots_tropicaledu<https://twitter.com/ots_tropicaledu> www.tropicalstudies.org<http://www.tropicalstudies.org>