Asian elephant research and conservation
Project name:
Trunks and Leaves
Project purpose:
The Coexistence Project is an initiative to study and understand how people and elephants share landscapes in order to prevent human-elephant conflict. We use camera traps to document how humans, elephants and other wildlife are using space outside protected areas.
Project activities:
- data collection/analysis
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
60
Direct benefits you gain:
- cultural integration
- data/statistical skills
- remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
- development goals (supporting local community)
- publishes peer-reviewed science
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Remote field station with water and electricity, daytime field staff, limited internet.
When does the project run?
All year
Facilities:
cooking facilities, electricity, local shops, nearby medical facilities, refillable drinking water, cold shower, western toilet, wifi.
The field station is located in a rural area with many hotels and tourist accommodations nearby, so it is not isolated. However, there are few people on premises and volunteers will need to be self-sufficient in being on their own and cooking for themselves. Staff are present during working hours. Although there is wifi, reception is poor and not amenable to heavy use. Volunteer may have own room or need to share, depending on if other volunteers are present at the time.
How long can I stay?
Minimum one month commitment, maximum indefinite.
Requirements:
- No prior experience required. Volunteer will sort and label camera trap images.
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
The volunteer can on the premises when working and travel elsewhere in the country via buses and other public transportation. English is spoken in Sri Lanka. Weather is seasonal, with hot humid monsoon rains April-May and drier summer months. Travel/health insurance and waivers are required.
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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