Learn to apply an integrative conservation framework across continents and explore commonalities and differences between complex socio-ecological issues in Patagonia and Wyoming. With an emphasis on coastal temperate rainforest and marine ecosystems, students will use an integrative framework approach to understand natural resource conservation and development issues in Chilean Patagonia. Students will engage with local communities and management officials on public and private conservation projects that attempt to navigate conventional and sustainable development demands in some of the world’s most pristine ecosystems. Field experiences will include visits to remote communities and wilderness areas in the forested fjords of northern Patagonia.
Instructors: Richard Vercoe
PROGRAM FEE
Includes: lodging, in-country transportation, entrance fees, instruction, excursions, and some meals.
Does not include: roundtrip airfare, most meals, UW Education Abroad fee (includes travel insurance), or UW tuition and fees for fall semester credits.
Program Fee 2024: coming soon (est. $4500/student; depends on number of participants)
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
Haub School Field & Global Scholarship ($500-$1000)
Cheney Study-Abroad Faculty-Directed Program Grants ($500-$800, 3.0 GPA needed) students participating in faculty-directed programs are only eligible for this Cheney Grant
DATES & CREDITS
Offered every other year. The program includes the following components:
Fall Semester: ENR 4965 / 5965 Conservation & Development in Chile
2nd Block, 3 credits, Online Asynchronous
Required pre-trip sessions, times and dates TBD
December / January: travel to Patagonia
Upcoming programs: Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025 (final dates TBD: Dec. 30 - Jan. 15)
REQUIREMENTS & ADMISSION
Open to all UW students. Preference given to applicants enrolled in Haub School programs.
Pre-requisites: None.
Admission: program admission is dependent upon application and possible interview. Apply here.
Travel requirements: passport valid for travel to Chile. Additional requirements may apply.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
raft the glacier-blue Andean waters of the Petrohue River
sea kayak the fjords of Northern Patagonia with penguins, sea lions, and local dolphin pods
hike through pristine coastal temperate rainforest to find ancient trees that are thousands of years old
stay with remote homesteaders and eat homemade meals harvested from the surrounding seas and mountains
visit farmers, historic sites, and national parks on the World Heritage island of Chiloe
soak in wild hotsprings nestled at the edge of world where the mountains meet the sea
visit a fish farm floating in the middle of a fjord to learn about the dynamics of sustainable development and the conservation of natural resources in the context of local and global communities
join us for an info session to learn more >>>>>>>>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be prepared for long periods of sitting, sea kayaking, extensive walking, strenuous hiking, and rustic accommodations including some camping. Participants should be prepared to carry a pack (20lbs+) and spend full days outdoors in changing weather conditions.
LEARN MORE
Join us for an info session:
Conservation & Development Info Session
TBD: March 2024
We are currently accepting applications for December/January 2025 travel.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Field & International Program Coordinator:
Melanie Matthews - melanie.matthews@uwyo.edu