A conservation project next to Corcocado National Park, La Palma, Península de Osa, Costa Rica.

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  Description

  My name is Richard. I am a traveler too. Some of my favorite places are Bhutan, Lake Baikal, Tenerife and Tuscany. My trips are usually spiritual or meditation / contemplation oriented. I live in Alajuela and now I will spend at least half time in this project. I am a molecular biologist who worked all my life in organic agriculture and protecting the environment (worked for The Nature Conservancy for almost 10 years, in charge of the protection of the Osa region).
  
  It is a brand new conservation project next to Corcovado National Park. This farm had logging activity and poaching. Being neighbor to Corcovado and the Guaimi indigenous territory it has a critical ecological importance as a buffer zone and as a holder of biodiversity. The conservation project will have a mix approach or technology (blockchain, NFTs and crypto tokens) and on the ground biodiversity inventory and protection.
  
  The facilities of the farm are very basic at the moment. Accommodation is at a new off-the grid cabin. There is no electricity. Cooking is with fire. There is no refrigerator. There is some cell signal though... :)
  
  The experience is for troopers, willing to be part of the tough initial steps of what I consider a critical conservation project.
  
  Internet is available through local phone system (Kolbi) that you need to acquire before coming. No wifi.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Is a unique experience of the place with the most intense biodiversity of the whole world (according to National Geographic). Will learn about conservation project in the tropical rain forest that involves local farmers and indigenous groups. Learn about biology and ecology.

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  Aide

  Walks in the forest trails, inventory of biodiversity, farming, gardening, building, cooking, cleaning, computer work (webpage, social media, image,), photography and video.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Débutant
  Italien: Débutant
  Portugais: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  Rural old farm house very basic. As described above.
  
  No smoking.
  
  Farm is 3 km from the next small village, Guadalupe, 8 km from La Palma where there is bus system and supermarket and bars.
  
  Food is not provided. It can be cooked and share among all present at the moment. Cooking is on fire pit. Supplies are available from the local store at La Palma.

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  Autres infos...

  Is a wild tropical rain forest. There are wild animals including poisonous snakes (I haven't seen one yet, but there are plenty).
  
  There is a Cristal clean river in front. Corcovado National Park is in front of the farm, you can walk to Los Patos entrance if desired. Indigenous territory is across the river, in front of the property. A small indigenous village is a few minutes away.
  
  Rubber boots are mandatory to have.
  
  No smoking.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week