Integral Conservation Course

The objective of the course is to train people in the world of conservation to lead and strengthen multidisciplinary projects in different geographical and social contexts, with a vision of management and restoration of species and ecosystems based on sound scientific knowledge.

The profile of the students will be that of conservation agents seeking an integral vision of the development of projects, whether of a technical, academic or management profile, with an interest in the integral development of conservation techniques.

What does it consist of?

The course lasts approximately two months. It has a theoretical module and a practical module. The practical basis seeks to generate on-the-ground knowledge of resource management, techniques and the ability to solve real-life problems, based on the Patagonia Program’s direct conservation actions over the course of several days.

Theory

The topics offered in the course are varied, some of the theoretical contents are:

Project planning.
In situ - ex situ management strategies.
Resource management.
Communication and outreach: social networks, mass media, documentary record.
Environmental Education.
Sampling and monitoring techniques.
Social research: map of actors.
Fundraising.
Generation of external capabilities.

Practice

Some of the topics addressed during the practical sessions are:

Vertebrate sampling.
Trapping systems.
Wildlife handling.
Control and management of invasive exotic species.
Ex situ management of threatened species.
Handling of technical equipment.
Logistical coordination of field work.
Sample collection.
Interaction with local people and field conservation agents.

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