Grasshopper, butterfly, tortoise and terrapin conservation
Project name:
Operation Wallacea (10)
Project purpose:
Grasshopper, butterfly, tortoise and terrapin conservation
Project activities:
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animal interaction
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data collection/analysis
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habitat restoration/management
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teaching
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
850
Direct benefits you gain:
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data/statistical skills
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field research skills
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gain qualification and/or credit
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remote scenic location
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undertake your own research
Noteworthy conservation points:
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development goals (supporting local community)
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publishes peer-reviewed science
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publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
When does the project run?
June to August
Facilities:
How long can I stay?
Minimum 2 weeks. Maximum 8 weeks.
Requirements:
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
**There are many different programs running with opwall for varying amounts of time. The price listed here may change upon further enquiry**
The Krka Valley runs from the Dinaric mountains bordering Bosnia to the Adriatic and is only 60km in length. However, since the river runs through limestone there are some spectacular gorges and this is one of the most scenic river valleys in Europe. It is also important from a biodiversity viewpoint containing 20 endemic fish species and spectacular cave systems containing a number of potentially new species to science.
Tourism in the Krka Valley is concentrated in the lower end of the valley and few people visit the central and northern parts of the valley. The Krka National Park authorities have built a research centre and museum in a remote part of the valley, in an attempt to attract more visitors away from the tourist hotspots. This project is working with scientists to provide data on the status of the endemic fish species, describing the cave fauna, examining how so many species of snake are separating their niches in the valley and assessing the impact of wolves moving down the valley and on the surrounding plateaus on the native jackal and fox populations. All these data are being fed back to the Krka valley research centre and the Park authorities hope to use this initial work as a way of attracting additional international researchers to the valley.
Silba Island is in the northern Dalmation archipelago and is a car and hotel free island. The island markets itself as a haven of tranquillity and much of the island is still covered by Mediterranean black oak and maquis. The objective of our partners on this island is to map the marine biodiversity around the island and particularly on the rocky reef islets which are currently protected for their breeding bird colonies, but which have no protection for their fish or seagrass communities.
Reviews & ratings
Francisco
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
An amazing project with amazing staff
I work as a travel agent, bringing volunteers to DAKTARI and other projects around the world. After helping a lot of volunteers fulfill their dreams of coming to South Africa, I managed to arrange 2 weeks to spend at the project. What a wonderful time I had starting with the staff who are so friendly and polite, the animals being taken care of as if they were family and the amazing food that was prepared catering to each of the volunteers individual needs. I can only say that if you are looking for an unique and quality experience involving a well thought out educational program and the preservation of native animal species, this is the one for you.
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
leslie
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
great experience
i had an enjoyable stay here in DAKTARI. be surrounded by wild animals is a chance and i also loved the teaching part of my stay
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
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