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France and Italy

France and Italy. What is Operation Wallacea? Scientific expeditions in 15 countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals. What is Operation Wallacea? 30 new vertebrate species to science discovered

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France and Italy

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  1. France and Italy

  2. What is Operation Wallacea? Scientific expeditions in 15 countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals

  3. What is Operation Wallacea? 30 new vertebrate species to science discovered Large temporal and spatial data sets obtained from tuition fee funded model Data used to assess the performance of conservation management programmes

  4. Global Research and Conservation Strategy Stage 1 - Assessing ecosystem diversity and function Stage 2 - Monitoring ecosystem change Stage 3 - Monitoring socio-economic change Stage 4 - Establishing & monitoring the effectiveness of conservation management programmes

  5. Team Members Principal Researchers Assistant Researchers Visiting Academics Dissertation Students Research Assistants General Surveyors Operations Staff Medical Staff

  6. France and Italy expedition

  7. Cevennes National Park

  8. Cevennes National Park

  9. Cevennes National Park

  10. Cevennes National Park

  11. Cevennes National Park - vultures

  12. Cevennes National Park - herpetofauna

  13. Cevennes National Park - herpetofauna

  14. Cevennes National Park - herpetofauna

  15. Cevennes National Park – mammals

  16. Cevennes National Park – mammals

  17. Cevennes National Park – landscape ecology

  18. Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

  19. Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

  20. Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

  21. Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

  22. Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

  23. Cevennes National Park - vultures

  24. Cevennes National Park - vultures

  25. Cevennes National Park – Przewalski’s Wild Horse

  26. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology course

  27. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Camargue National Park

  28. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Camargue National Park

  29. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Camargue National Park

  30. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Camargue National Park

  31. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

  32. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

  33. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

  34. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

  35. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

  36. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

  37. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

  38. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

  39. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

  40. Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

  41. Health & Safety • Training of students in safety procedures • Risk assessments • Medical cover • Communications • Emergency evacuation plans • BS8848 compliant • Medical statistics published each year

  42. Links to Exams, Course Work, and University Entry Relevant practicals and lectures for IB, AP , A level or Highers IB – extended essay, CAS, PSOW Stand alone extended project EPQ UK universities – University Award or CoPE US universities – course creditUniversity applications and interviews

  43. Example research questions for IB or EPQ How can camera traps be used to monitor populations of genets in Mediterranean woodland?Why is dead wood indicative of overall forest ecosystem health?How do forest management practises influence the distribution of birds on Mont Lozere?What are the practical applications of equine ethology in the conservation of the Przewalski’s horse?What are the vital characteristics of short-toed eagle habitat?What is the role of small mammal and reptile population size in the distribution of short-toed eagles?How is climate change affecting the distribution of Lepidoptera and Orthoptera on Mont Lozere?Describe how interspecific competition is avoided between the four European vulture species.

  44. Fundraising support

  45. £1185 ($1900) for expedition costs International flights and in-country travel

  46. Any questions?

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