Amigos de Iracambi

Introduction

Amigos de Iracambi is one of a number of small non profits working to conserve the priceless resources of the forest while improving the economic situation of the local people. Our researchers and volunteers work alongside the local community to better understand the factors that lead to forest degradation and restoration-saving forests, changing lives.

Types of Projects

Managing natural resources: participatory rural assessments of local land use, biological inventories, monitoring biological indicators,GIS. Restoring forests: forest corridors, agroforestry, forest nursery. Generating sustainable incomes: payment for environmental services, community based ecotourism.

Locations

Situated in the buffer zone of the Serra do Brigadeiro state park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Iracambi is a unique blend of research and front-line practice in a beautiful environment.

Timeline

One month or longer.

Accommodations

The Research Centre consists of 1 large house accommodating 8 people and 5 smaller houses, each accommodating 4 people. The smaller houses are an extra R$200 per month. We have internet access and electricity 24/7.

Prerequisites

We have an international outlook but a local output and we welcome people from around the globe to join us and help us do our part. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated people who really want to make a real contribution to our endeavour.