Faia Brava Fauna Monitoring Programme 2009

  Portugal

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: ongoing from February to July

Description: ATN challenges you to live different and original days, dedicated to the conservation of native woods at the NE of Portugal.

With your support, we want to do the annual fauna monitoring of the reserve (cliff-breeders, rabbits, partridges, pigeon populations), cliff-breeders nest surveillance and other secondary tasks (pigeon houses maintenance, horse feeding, among others). With your help we hope to contribute to the conservation of the traditional habitat mosaic, thus protecting fauna and flora species that depend on it. Sign up now, we have limited registrations. Support us, by making part of our team!

Qualifications: This volunteer program is open to all volunteers over 18 years old, who want different and active holidays. It is essential that volunteers stay at least for a week. Work will be done outside, under relatively hot summer temperatures, therefore it is important to wear comfortable clothing, but above all you need enthusiasm and interest in nature conservation!

Cost in US$: 25

Experience Required: no

Age Range: after 18

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Portugal Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

ATN - Association Transumancia e Natureza's Mission Statement: ATN (Association Transumancia e Natureza) is an environmental NGO working in the Riba-Coa region, Portugal since 2000. The main objectives of this organization are biodiversity conservation and using traditional agriculture activities for preserving the natural habitat mosaic of the region. Important cliff-breeder populations exist and breed in the area: Golden Eagles, Bonelli's Eagles, Egyptian Vultures, Griffon Vultures. ATN is building a network of biological micro-reserves, by purchasing properties near the nesting sites of the birds, in the deep valleys of the Coa, Douro and Agueda rivers. ATN also produces organic olive oil and develops projects for the sustainable rural development of the area, improving the habitat mosaic and encouraging partnerships with local shepherds for the sustainable use of the land for pastures and bush control. Other areas of interest and work are environmental education, rural fire prevention and vigilance, and finally protection of the important cork oak woods in the area.

Year Founded: 2000