Give Back with Institute For Tropical Ecology And Conservation Inc

Category:A education nonprofit specializing in university or technological institute. Mission Statement: To provide study abroad, tropical field educuational and research experience to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students, provide facilities for long-term biological research in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, operate programs for the conservation of terrestrial and marine resources and to serve the local community by establishing educational programs and workshops on environmental awareness and resource conservation. Here are some of the key programs we worked on last year: - Program 1: Education - teach college-level field courses to cover 184 students at our field station in bocas del toro, panama. these courses were offered by itec and by visiting schools and universities. - Program 2: Tropical rainforest restoration - producing seedlings of disappearing species of rainforest trees with the goal of replanting land cleared by logging and farming. this will restore the canopy for the benefit of native wildlife and the planet in general.research - provide research facilities for long-term research done in association with programs in tropical biodiversity, coral reef ecology, forest restoration and social impact on the environment. If you are interested in learning more about our opportunities, please visit our website at: www.itec-edu.org