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PARA LA TIERRA RESEARCH AND VOLUNTEER STATION
FAUNA Paraguay is delighted to support the ROLEX AWARD WINNING Para La Tierra Scientific Research and Volunteer station, a non-profit organisation based at Laguna Blanca. With the emphasis on conservation through scientific research, education and community involvement, Para La Tierra is a unique project in Paraguay that offers volunteers the opportunity to work on year-round scientific projects in one of the most under-studied reserves on the planet. With a permanent scientific staff and a picturesque location in unspoilt cerrado and Atlantic Forest habitat, PLT has been designed to stimulate biological research in the area to establish a scientific basis for conservationist claims as to the importance of this newly declared reserve.
THE VISION
Para La Tierra is a not for profit biological station staffed by professionals and assisted by a constant stream of ecologically-minded volunteers with one stated aim, to help conserve natural habitats in one of South America´s most under-studied countries through science and education.
THE MISSION
"To assist in the conservation of natural habitats in Paraguay through the study of its biodiversity and highlight the local and international importance of the reserve by widespread dissemination of its findings"
WHAT DOES PARA LA TIERRA OFFER?
Para La Tierra offers a variety of programmes for conservation-minded volunteers, students and professional scientists. Click the links below to find out more about them.
Research Volunteerships in which volunteers assist with scientific field work, learn new techniques and get the opportunity to see their name and the results of their work in print. No scientific experience necessary.
Conservation Volunteerships for volunteers with a social conscience, including community programmes, conservation administration and the opportunity to work as a park ranger.
Internships for students considering a career in research, this is the opportunity to get some real experience of fieldwork in the Neotropics, develop your own research project and learn new skills to make you a more effective scientist.
Visiting Researcher all the support needed for professional scientists so that they can work in safety and in comfort - the only thing you need worry about are your results!
The details of the Para La Tierra are listed on Eco-Index
