Hawaii Conservation

only  £499

Hawaii Conservation

Countries:

United States

Duration:

4 Weeks

Call:

0845 344 7636

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This placement would suit:

nature lovers who want to get lost in the state park forests of Hawaii's paradise island of Kauai. Help to conserve the island's forests and you can learn a great deal about ecology!

 

   

Product Details

Volunteering here gives you the opportunity to help conserve this beautiful location whilst enjoying this nature lovers’ island. In exchange for your work, you will get an education about Hawaii’s unique ecology and a chance to experience rare native plant communities.

This is the perfect programme for someone with a keen interest in botany or ecology, and for someone who enjoys a challenge and wants to contribute to a valuable team effort.

Volunteer Role

This project is run by a conservation group on Kauai that addresses the crucial needs of the islands’ state parks, and which primarily organises alien species control work in the forests throughout the parks. The programme provides a framework for volunteers to be involved in preserving the spectacular natural resources of the area, and is supported by funding from a variety of different nature organisations.

The work you will be doing here is of vital importance for the delicate environment of this island, and you can be sure that your help is worthwhile and greatly appreciated.

The programme allows you to penetrate the vast areas of park forest and involves some significant hiking. Guided by experienced Park staff, you will be active in the weed removal programme and will also have the chance to do some trail clearing, fencing of rare plants and planting of native species, as well as plant care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify native plants in work areas, without causing damage to them
2. Identify weeds and remove them to preserve the native vegetation
3. Hike through the beautiful but rough terrain

Location

Accommodation & Meals

A cosy rustic cabin in the heart of the Koke’e forest, the heated cabin has 4 bedrooms with bunk beds. Meals are not provided but you will have use of the kitchen where you can cook for yourself.

only  £499

Hawaii Conservation

Countries:

United States

Duration:

4 Weeks

Call:

0845 344 7636

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