Cloud Forest Conservation & Sustainability Volunteer Project, Ecuador

As an environmental volunteer in Ecuador, you will be able to help preserve the natural beauty of the Cloud Forest through conservation initiatives including tree planting, trail work, practicing sustainable living and food production, as well as community projects. There are two types of placement for our programme: Cloud Forest Conservation and Sustainable Food Production and Building or a shorter term programme for groups called the Travelling, Volunteering, and Learning Programme (TVL).

The Cloud Forest Conservation and Sustainable Food Production and Building Programme entails:

- Planting 150 native trees
- Designing and opening new trails
- Collecting data for research projects
- Alternative animal production
- Bio-food production
- Eco-construction

Travelling, Volunteering and Learning Programme (TVL) - 2 week programme

This is a programme which is ideal for volunteers who are on a limited schedule, but still want to do something worthwhile, and for groups (minimum 4 participants). It includes:

- Reforestation and forest conservation
- Hiking
- Trip to and overnight stay with an indigenous community
- Eco-construction
- Ecological research techniques
- Camping and learning about survival techniques, shelter building, and finding edible foods

Ecuador is a beautiful country and the Cloud Forest is no exception. Whilst working here you will be surrounded by rich biodiversity and amazing views so you can completely immerse yourself in the experience. Although the work can be challenging it is varied and a unique way to give something back to the country of Ecuador.

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