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Significant Results Achieved from Wildlife Volunteer Projects by Biosphere Expeditions

(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 28, 2009 ) LONGWOOD, Fla—Biosphere Expeditions, a non-profit organization that offers hands-on conservation volunteer expeditions, offers proof that “volunteer travel” doesn’t have to be just a catch-phrase---it can be gateway to positive and very real change. For 10 years, Biosphere Expeditions have successfully hosted volunteer wildlife expeditions that have produced significant and measurable results within local communities and their ecosystems, all thanks to the hard work of volunteer travelers.

With more than 100,000 hours worked in wildlife conservation and research, an excess of one million dollars put directly into conservation projects worldwide, and more than half a million dollars put into local projects and communities, Biosphere Expeditions has achieved great results like these, to name just a few:

• Fewer lions, leopards, and cheetahs killed in farmer-predator conflict in Namibia.
• Declaration of a protected area in Altai Republic, Central Asia which provides the habitat for a number of endangered species including the snow leopard.
• An active role in saving 50 wolves from being declared legitimate hunting targets in the Bieszczady Mountains in Poland.
• Inclusion of guidelines for boat-operator behavior at clay licks in the Tambopata Reserve management plan. Guidelines are needed because unsustainable forms of farming, logging, and tourism are threatening the natural habitat in Peruvian Amazon.
• Biosphere Expeditions’ recommendations for the management and protection of jaguars have been incorporated into national and state-wide jaguar action plans in Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest.

"We are very proud of what we have achieved over the years together with our volunteers, local partners, and helpers,” said Dr. Matthias Hammer, founder of Biosphere Expeditions. “In this day and age of diminishing funding for conservation projects, non-profit volunteer organizations such as Biosphere Expeditions play an ever increasingly important part in preserving our planet's biological heritage. Every bit helps and we are delighted to be making a difference to local people and wildlife."

On a Biosphere Expeditions wildlife conservation expedition, travelers explore fascinating parts of the world. These volunteer expeditions provide a fun, life-changing adventure and real hands-on experiences of working on wildlife conservation volunteering projects. Travelers can participate in anything from a weekend project to expeditions lasting several months, and at least two-thirds of the volunteer contribution will go directly into the conservation project funding it in a long-term and sustainable manner. To learn more about the impact of Biosphere Expeditions projects, visit www.biosphere-expeditions.org/acheivements
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About Biosphere Expeditions
Biosphere Expeditions bridges the gap between scientists at the forefront of conservation programs that are in need of funds and helpers, and enthusiastic travelers who during their vacation time and through their hands-on assistance and expedition contributions, want to support them. Visit Biosphere ExpeditionsÂ’ media kit for a completed fact sheet, press pack, press trip policies, and photos. Biosphere Expeditions welcomes visits from qualified journalists on assignment with an approved outlet.


Biosphere Expeditions
Stephanie Moreland
832-755-7661
Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com

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