PERU CENTER FOR AMAZON STUDIES LOCATION RESEARCH THEMES CORE SKILLS Iquitos, lowland Amazon Climate change Forest and soil ecology Sustainable aquaculture Natural resource management Forest recovery Development in the Amazon Species ID & population monitoring Biodiversity surveys & transects Interviewing Mapping techniques Conservation strategy assessment Basic Spanish language Research design & implementation Data collection & analysis Research presentation WWW.FIELDSTUDIES.ORG/PERU OVERVIEW DISCOVER THE LIVING AMAZON In the heart of the Amazon, dense green foliage blankets the horizon as far as the eye can see. For millennia, its rich natural resources have supported human communities and an incredible diversity of wildlife species found nowhere else on the planet. This great and complex rainforest is also one of the world’s most impactful ecosystems – Amazonian watersheds account for 20 percent of the world’s river water. However, the forests of the Peruvian Amazon are increasingly under threat from climate change, rapid development, and extractive activities like logging and mining. From the terra firme and flooded forests of the lowlands to the glacial lakes and tropical montane forests of the Andes, Peru’s landscapes need comprehensive and inclusive strategies for conservation. Our research here provides important insights into the fate of the Amazon and all the life that depends on it. LIFE AT THE CENTER Between the remote city of Iquitos and the port city of Nauta, nestled in the Amazon, sits the Center. The sounds of the forest permeate our campus, from student cabins to the pool and open-air student lounge. The rainforest is accessible via an on-campus trail system which traverses our 183-acre property. Small communities and local shops are within walking distance. Dorm living with sixperson bunkrooms Large dining area, and on-site cooking staff Traditional thatchedroof classroom Open-air student lounge and study space Trail network extends from campus into the rainforest Swimming pool, soccer field, volleyball, and hammock huts 26 The School for Field Studies