Overview
The climate is changing, the forests are vanishing, and the Yangtze river dolphin is no more. With increasing numbers of us eager to do something to save the planet, the conservation volunteering market is booming. But how does one choose between the thousands of volunteer projects of offer? Bradt's Wildlife and Conservation Volunteering is the first book to properly dissect this exploding industry, and to assess which are the most environmentally and scientifically useful companies on the market. It features different types of 'sending agencies' including charities, not-for-profit, brokers, clearing houses, eco-tour operators and travel agents, and asks, 'Where does the money go?' With a focus on wildlife and environmental conservation volunteering, it includes chapters on conservation and environmental issues, planning and preparation, and fund-raising, and features detailed interviews with volunteers during and after their travels. There's also a unique chapter about day-to-day life on a range of conservation volunteer projects. Whether you're a wealthy professional searching for a meaningful holiday, a retiree wanting your travels to have a purpose, or a gap-year student looking for a wider life experience, this ground-breaking guide i?? written by an author with first-hand experience of conservation volunteering in Africa, Asia and South America i?? will help you to find a genuine eco-friendly, conservation-focused experience.
Full Product Details
Author: Peter Lynch
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Imprint: Bradt Travel Guides
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9781841622750
ISBN 10: 1841622753
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 15 January 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Replaced By: 9781841623832
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
'This timely and important guide is a must-read for anyone who wants to contribute properly and positively to wildlife conservation.' Kate Humble, TV presenter 'A comprehensive guide which helps to identify and explore the issues surrounding volunteering, whilst also providing a reliable and objective assessment of the companies offering volunteering experiences.' Justin Francis, founder, responsibletravel.com 'An extremely useful starting point for any conservation volunteer faced with the tricky task of finding a project that is appropriate for them and also genuinely contributes to wildlife and environmental conservation.' Richard Hammond, greentraveller.co.uk
Author Information
Freelance travel writer, Peter Lynch has been on several conservation volunteer expeditions ranging from Cape York in Australia to the Namibian desert.
