|
7 Day
Projects
| PROJECT
TITLE: |
Planting
the Music Tree |
| BRIEF
DESCRIPTION: |
You
will help survey the 2000 acres to decide on
which areas will be planted, prepare the
earth and clear away competing
plants/shrubs, plant the trees, protect the
trees from insect and animal attacks, and
record the data for use in our research
studies. |
| GOAL: |
One
of the principal goals of The Gaia Way is to
replant sufficient numbers of Pau Brazil
trees to insure the future of the Music
Tree. We received approval to plant
thousands of trees in such a manner as to
simultaneously grow the trees and conduct
research that will further help save this
tree from extinction. |
| METHOD: |
Teams
will work from satellite maps and research
protocols, then set out from base camp and
survey, prepare, plant, and protect. |
| SUPPLIES: |
Each
team will be supplied with global
positioning devices, video and still
cameras, voice recording devices, trees and
digging material All teams must
take an emergency kit (including a phone) on
all excursions. |
| DATES: |
May 1
to 7 2005 and June 1 to 7 2006 |
| LENGTH: |
7 days |
| PHYSICAL
LEVEL: |
This
is a demanding project. Participants will
spend several hours a day working in the dense Atlantic Rainforest which can
be hot and humid. Expect rain at this time
of the year. |
| EXPERIENCE
LEVEL: |
Beginner.
All the skills necessary to participate in
this project will be taught on site. |
| COST: |
$1500. Includes
pick-up and return to Salvador International
Airport, one-day stay at the Beach House,
and all food and lodging. Does not include
the costs of travel to and from Salvador (we
can provide the name of a travel agent who
will assist with this).
Please note: ALL COSTS, INCLUDING
TRAVEL TO SALVADOR, MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ACCORDING TO U.S. TAX LAW. |
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Way
| PROJECT
TITLE: |
Exploring
the Ecology of the Rivers of Bahia |
| BRIEF
DESCRIPTION: |
The
Gaia Way has two major rivers (do Dona and
Jaguaripe) and dozens of streams and creeks
which run through it. Virtually none of this
precious resource has been examined,
charted, and evaluated. This project will
explore the Rivers of Bahia, observing and
recording the trees and wildlife adjacent to
the rivers and the inhabitants of the
rivers, taking periodic samples of the water
for testing, and charting the locating of
the main tributaries. |
| GOAL: |
To
record and provide on-going information
about the state of rivers and adjacent
environment on TheGaiaWay website. Also, to
provide data to the Brazilian government
(federal, state, and local). |
| METHOD: |
Teams
will set out from base camp every day in
suitable water craft and/or on foot,
following the river and collecting data.
Lunch will be in the field. |
| SUPPLIES: |
Each
team will be supplied with global
positioning devices, video and still
cameras, voice recording devices, and kits
for collecting water samples. All teams must
take an emergency kit (including a phone) on
all excursions. |
| DATES: |
March 1
to 7 2006 and September 1 to 7 2006 |
| LENGTH: |
7 days |
| PHYSICAL
LEVEL: |
This
is a very demanding project. Participants will
spend several hours a day walking/paddling
through dense Atlantic Rainforest which can
be hot and humid. |
| EXPERIENCE
LEVEL: |
Beginner.
All the skills necessary to participate in
this project will be taught on site.
Previous experience rowing a boat will be
helpful. |
| COST: |
$1500. Includes
pick-up and return to Salvador International
Airport, one-day stay at the Beach House,
and all food and lodging. Does not include
the costs of travel to and from Salvador (we
can provide the name of a travel agent who
will assist with this).
Please note: ALL COSTS, INCLUDING
TRAVEL TO SALVADOR, MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ACCORDING TO U.S. TAX LAW. |
Click
Here to see examples of the Rivers of the Gaia Way
10
Day Projects
| PROJECT
TITLE: |
Trail Blazing |
| BRIEF
DESCRIPTION: |
The Gaia
Way has nearly 1000 acres of virgin Atlantic
Rainforest. Virtually none of this precious
resource has been properly explored. This
project will follow the existing trails
throughout this area (originally made by
loggers), upgrade them, measure them, and
record the animal life and vegetation. From
this basic development, future projects will
use these trails for their important work. |
| GOAL: |
To
create a series of trails for the Gaia Way
to pursue future projects. |
| METHOD: |
Teams
will set out from base camp every day and
explore a given trail, recording its length
and the animal/plant life along the way. As
needed they will upgrade the path. Once
completed, they will create sign posts and a
directory to be used by future teams. |
| SUPPLIES: |
Each
team will be supplied with global
positioning devices, video and still
cameras, and voice recording devices. All
teams must take an emergency kit (including
a phone) on all excursions. |
| DATES: |
November
1 to 10, 2005 and December 1 to 10, 2005 |
| LENGTH: |
10 Days |
| PHYSICAL
LEVEL: |
This is
a very demanding project. Participants will spend
several hours a day walking through dense
Atlantic Rainforest ( which can be hot and
humid) and upgrading paths. |
| EXPERIENCE
LEVEL: |
Beginner.
All the skills necessary to participate in
this project will be taught on site. |
| COST: |
$2000.
Includes pick-up and return to Salvador
International Airport, one-day stay at the
Beach House, and all food and lodging. Does
not include the costs of travel to and from
Salvador (we can provide the name of a
travel agent who will assist with this).
Please note: ALL COSTS, INCLUDING
TRAVEL TO SALVADOR, MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ACCORDING TO U.S. TAX LAW. |
Want
to see an example of the trails in the Gaia Way.
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| PROJECT
TITLE: |
Helping the Rainforest |
| BRIEF
DESCRIPTION: |
The Gaia
Way has nearly 1000 acres of virgin Atlantic
Rainforest. Virtually none of this precious
resource has been protected from poachers,
insects, animals, disease, etc. This project
will survey the area and record any areas of
blight for future intervention. Along the
way, make any changes which can be made, on
the spot, to correct the conditions (e.g.,
repair any fence, remove any pollutant) |
| GOAL: |
To
protect the rainforest and insure its
future. |
| METHOD: |
Teams
examine satellite photos and talk with local
guides, then set out from base camp every day and
explore a given area, recording the
condition. |
| SUPPLIES: |
Each
team will be supplied with global
positioning devices, video and still
cameras, and voice recording devices. All
teams must take an emergency kit (including
a phone) on all excursions. |
| DATES: |
February
1 to 10, 2006 |
| LENGTH: |
10 Days |
| PHYSICAL
LEVEL: |
This is
a demanding project. Participants will spend
several hours a day walking through dense
Atlantic Rainforest which can be hot and
humid. |
| EXPERIENCE
LEVEL: |
Beginner.
All the skills necessary to participate in
this project will be taught on site. |
| COST: |
$2000.
Includes pick-up and return to Salvador
International Airport, one-day stay at the
Beach House, and all food and lodging. Does
not include the costs of travel to and from
Salvador (we can provide the name of a
travel agent who will assist with this).
Please note: ALL COSTS, INCLUDING
TRAVEL TO SALVADOR, MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
ACCORDING TO U.S. TAX LAW. |
Click
Here to see examples of the Rainforests of the
Gaia Way
If
you have more questions, please check our FAQ
page, e-mail
us, or use our feedback
form. |
