Conservation Field Course
Know your way in the wild
COURSE DURATION
7 nights, 8 days
TRAINING THEMES
- Ecosystems: Mountains, Wetlands, Forests, Savannah
- Waste Management and Pollution
- Basic Nature First aid Techniques
- Energy
- Human-wildlife Conflicts
- Tree planting Techniques
- Trails, Tracks and Signs
- Geology
- Biodiversity threats: Deforestation, Poaching and Poisoning
- Wildlife of East Africa
- Wilderness ethics and principles
- Basic wild survival
ITEMS TO BRING ALONG
- Personal medicine, insect repellent and sunscreen
- Personal attire and personal effects
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A jersey/jacket or sweater for the cold days
- A raincoat (with hood) or a rain suit
- Sun hat
- Spotlight/torch with spare batteries and bulb
- Pocket knife
- A pair of binoculars
- A field notebook and pens
- A camera (optional)
- Field guide books on East Africa – mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, ecosystems etc. (optional) – guide books will be provided at camp throughout the training
