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Saxacalli Rainforest Biodiversity Monitoring Programme

Rainforest monitoring with the Saxacalli community

Community-led biodiversity monitoring in the rainforest around Saxacalli, on the Essequibo. Residents and students record wildlife, track habitat health and build a local record of what lives there, supported by Foundation training and equipment.

The details

  • Who it is forSaxacalli community members, students and visiting clubs
  • When it runsRecurring monitoring visits through the year
  • Where it happensSaxacalli, Essequibo River
  • How to applySchools and researchers interested in joining a monitoring visit write to info@emcfoundation.gy.Apply by email

See it in action

  • Students taking part in an EMC Foundation environmental club activity
  • An EMC Foundation workshop session with students
  • Guyana rainforest, one of the settings for EMC Foundation field work

What makes it special

  • Community-led data collection
  • Training and field equipment provided
  • Field experience for visiting club members

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Updates, photos and dates are shared on our channels. Questions? Write to emcfoundation2022@gmail.com.

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