ABOUT WILDLIFE MONITORING WITH TRAP CAMERAS

This method of evaluation consists in the use of trap cameras as an instrument to obtain information about the fauna composition of an area. This allows us to obtain permanent records (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at all points of interest. Being the least invasive monitoring method, it allows us to observe even species that are difficult to record with other monitoring methods.

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ABOUT CECCOT

The Tambopata Center for Education, Science and Conservation (CECCOT acronym in Spanish) is a non-profit non-governmental organization established in Madre de Dios, Peru. CECCOT’s mission is to promote Amazonian biodiversity conservation and research, and to offer training opportunities for ecological research and sustainable livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazonia, in particular in the Madre de Dios region.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The objective of the project is to create a registry of the species that inhabit the primary and secondary forest surrounding the Hacienda Herrera. As the project develops we will also monitor populations over time, in particular by observing their eating habits, habitat use and preference and breeding season. This will allow us to develop appropriate management strategies for the registered species.

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RESEARCHER'S CONTRIBUTION

• Choosing the location for the placement of trap cameras

• Taking geo-referential points of reference on the trails and creating a map that will be used to monitor the project

• Installing trap cameras

• Changing memory cards and batteries

• Processing data on registered species

• Preparing reports and contributing to the registry of species

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BENEFITS FOR THE RESEARCHER

• Strengthening knowledge about wildlife monitoring

• Possibility of developing your own project in coordination with CECCOT

• Use of all project field materials

• Certificate of participation in the project

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND COSTS, DROP US A LINE.

WE'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TELL YOU MORE!

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