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ABS Field School in the Peruvian Amazon introduces students to the social and biological realities of conservation and research in Latin America. Students have firsthand investigation into key resource management systems, and apply conservation research techniques. Students complete case studies of important resources found in lowland tro... read more ABS Field School in the Peruvian Amazon introduces students to the social and biological realities of conservation and research in Latin America. Students have firsthand investigation into key resource management systems, and apply conservation research techniques. Students complete case studies of important resources found in lowland tropical forests of southeastern Peru. Students interact with a mix of native peoples, colonists, conservation organizations, loggers, gold miners, and eco-tourism experts.

Note: Moderate level of physical condition including hiking and ascending/descending steep stairs are included in the program.

Texas A&M students, and non-Texas A&M/international students may apply to the program. If accepted, non Texas students must apply as a transient student to Texas A&M in order to register for the course.
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