MANU. ECOLOGICAL PROJECT "OTORONGO BLANCO"

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN THE "MANU BOTANICAL CENTER"

Manu National Park in Peru is the subject of extensive rainforest in the world, with nearly two million hectares, situated south east of Peru between the regions of Cusco and Madre de Dios, very important part of the Amazon basin. In 1977 it was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve and in 1987 recognized as a World Heritage Site. Our volunteer program is presented as a great opportunity for those who wish to have direct contact with nature, besides wanting to know and learn more about this wonderful rainforest, also for people who wish to take part in this important role in recovery and preservation of this wonderful place and its components, knowing that this in principle will be of direct benefit to local residents adjacent to the project action area, and second is the benefit of all, as we will be helping to curb the deterioration of our planet.

OUR PROJECT.

This ecotourism project is located into the Manu National Park, a natural reserve of incalculable natural and cultural value because it has an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna and various ethnic groups that inhabit its forests.

The project is named "Otorongo Blanco" and the area where the project is developed is called "Manu Botanical Center", daily activities we do are varied

From opening new paths in the forest, sowing and planting trees and other useful plants (restore the forest), census and monitoring of flora and fauna in the area, to build shelters that in the future will be used for tourist trips to the area. All this will benefit in the nature and benefit of the inhabitants of the town's population.

VOLUNTEERING

This volunteer program was created in order to promote active and voluntary participation of everyone from anywhere in the world in the development of various planned activities that we are currently doing in the project action area, so that so you can join this program to support, according to their abilities and skills in the diverse work we do.

This program is to establish a minimum stay of 30 days in the area of our project; the time may be extended for an unlimited stay, according to his will. The remaining costs will be covered by volunteers, does not require us any extra payment to us, which is all the costs of food, transportation, among others will be covered by each volunteer, according to the estimated budget.

During their stay not only help us in the work of volunteers but also have the opportunity to stay in touch with nature and learn more about it, visiting places of interest in free time, watching animals, plants, etc.

THE WORKS THAT WE NEED TO DO

• Open trails
• Plant trees and other useful species from the Amazon
• Planting new plant's seeds from the Amazon
• Make gardening activities (planting orchids, heliconias, ferns and other ornamental plants)
• Open camping areas
• Build Lodges, volunteers and tourism facilities
• Build rooms for future researches in the area.
• Survey and monitor, record species of flora and fauna in the area
• Reforest the area
• Retain soil erosion
• Capture water that is drinkable and suitable for human consumption
• Treatment works and sewage of all waste, locally produced
• Treatment of organic and inorganic waste.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

• To be in direct contact with the nature, in this wonderful Jungle
• Visit and see places of special interest near the work area
• Know and learn about the forest that surrounds us.
• Feel the satisfaction of being contributing to recover and preserve a part of our planet
• Sharing and exchange, customs, ideas and knowledge with people from all over the world and locals.

Budget per person required to stay for 30 days.

US$. 300

Departure days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.