P_P.01. Environment Agriculture Animals

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1 Environment Agriculture Animals Support cultivation and forestry, take care of animals and support the service for tourists in the region of the Mamoni River. Update: 07_2014

2 Project Facts Objective: This organization wants to be a pioneer in the development of new land use systems that will allow the sustainable management and conservation of tropical rainforest in the Mamoni river area. What they do: The project s aim is conserving and restoring tropical rainforest in the area of the Mamoni River, through the development and application of sustainable land use systems. The project model includes the conservation of tropical rainforest to protect their environmental services, as for example the protection of biodiversity, soil quality, water balance as well as the storage of carbon; while at the same time, restoring degraded land, formerly used in cattle farming and subsistence agriculture, through sustainable reforestation. These activities will help conserve the existing rain-forest and extend the conservation area. The activities previously mentioned, will be supported by the selling of ECO-tourism services and the production and selling of organic eco-friendly products to the local and international market.

3 Your tasks Type of work: Support cultivation Help in the field of forestry Take care of animals Assist tourists and guests Work schedule: Your working hours are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Vacation: The project is closed from the end of October until January. Where to stay: You can stay in the project s volunteer house for 480 US$ per month. Besides accommodation the price includes meals, transportation from and to the airport, supervision and materials.

4 Requirements You are interested in farming (preferable organic) You like taking care of animals (cows, horses) You have knowledge in carpentry (desirable not obligatory) Spanish level: basic Stay at least one month!

5 Volunteer feedback For me it took some time to understand the whole idea of the project, nevertheless it is the perfect place to create ideas and realizing them. I enjoyed the time at the farm and I am looking forward to come back soon. But, you need to love outdoor activities and a simple lifestyle. No hairdryer, no fridge, no mirror, no flush at the toilet available yet. (Corinna, Germany) I spent one month in Ecofarms Panama. The work was hard but I really enjoyed it. The best experience for me was the rainforest-environment and Panamas high biodiversity. (Bianca, Germany)

6 Location How to get there (from Panama City, airport): Route: Panama City Chepo Mamoni River Valley Transportation: Price: Min. Time: Organized by the project Included in price 1.5 hours Proyecto Mosaico e.v. will provide you with more detailed travel information after you completed your registration

7 Panama Panama facts: Capital: Panama City Population: ~ 3,4 million people Bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea Between Costa Rica and Colombia Tropical climate Banks and ATMs Internet Cafés Supermarkets as well as any other types of stores Prices: Hostel: Accomodation in the project: Spanish School: Taxi (Chepo): Only in Chepo: 5 10 US$ 480 US$ per month including food, transportation, supervision and materials Not available 3 US$ (but no transportation at night)

8 Things to do Check out the Tavida Waterfall Go kayaking or white water rafting on the Mamoni River Climb on mountains Get to know the indigenous culture Start day trips to the beautiful Archipelago de San Blas and relax on islands, coasts and beaches Visit the Museo del Canal de Panamá and the old city of Panama