Amazonian Conservation
Ecuador & Peru
Protecting Amazonian Diversity
Trek through the Amazonian wilderness with Field Museum conservation ecologist Dr. Corine Vriesendorp as she and her colleagues conduct a Rapid Inventory of the extraordinary plants, animals, and people who live in the remote corner where Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia meet. You'll discover amazing new species along the way and witness how the team works with policy makers and local people to protect the area's rich diversity and resources.
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At A Glance
Who:
Corine Vriesendorp, Ph.D.
What:
Conservation
Where:
Ecuador & Peru
When:
October 2009
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