Research is the basis for biodiversity conservation. Inkaterra Asociación produces scientific knowledge, which allows to comprehend forest dynamics and the behavioral patterns in native flora, fauna, ecosystems and the interaction between men and nature. Scientific research is key to effective decision-making for conservation initiatives and the sustainable use of natural resources.
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Program
Inkaterra Asociación’s research program welcomes students and academics interested in scientific research who are willing to create or participate in projects concerning evaluation, identification, taxonomy, management of flora and/or fauna resources within the Inkaterra Asocación areas of influence. Applicants can present their own subject of study to work with all the facilities provided by Inkaterra Guides Field Station, for the time requested by the project’s goals.
http://www.iiap.org.pe/web/programas.aspx
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Madre de Dios and Cusco, as well as other regions in Peru, are privileged with a great ethnic diversity upon which is based Peru’s cultural richness. Inkaterra Asociación aims to improve living conditions among native communities, through alliances with the public sector, renowned organizations and, most of all, the contribution of volunteers. These partnerships allow to define projects that generate sustainable business opportunities for a better quality of life.
- Alliance with Markham College in Palma Real 2013-2016 (completed)
Markham College, institution that since 2013 develops with Inkaterra Asociación school improvement programs in native communities such as Ese’Eja-Palma Real and recently in Sonene, as well as Lago Valencia, Puerto Pardo and Madame, in the Tambopata National Reserve, were educational workshops for schoolchildren are organized.
- Agroforestry plotting with the Séminaire des Pères Maristes (Canada) in Puerto Pardo community, in the Tambopata National Reserve.
