I arrived at Proyecto Asis this morning and found a very charming 8
acres of restored habitat to wander around in for the next 4 days.
There are some cages with animals that are being rehabiliatated
(monkeys, parrots, a pecary, etc), some natural streams and wetlands,
and a secondary forest that is growing up just swimmingly. Steve and
Debbie´s will hopefully resemble this in about 13 years. Asis was
farmland 15 years ago but things grow quickly in the tropics.
Alvaro is working very dedicately to educate visitors about Costa Rican ecoIogy. Native Costa Ricans in particular are lacking in science education so he wants me to make interpretive guides. Consequently, I spent the afternoon typing up some background information on island biogeography, ecosystems, and diversity. I have plans to make some for the particular habitats here at Asis and perhaps some for specific animals here. I´m also trying to extend his bird-list with a bit of success today. Tomorrow I´m starting soil analyis and will be ant and bird-stalking.
I´m going back to the nice old lady, Flora, who is hosting me. She unfortunately does not speak English and my Spanish is pathetic, so everything is rather hilarious. Her house is beautiful and has about 4 rooms!
Alvaro is working very dedicately to educate visitors about Costa Rican ecoIogy. Native Costa Ricans in particular are lacking in science education so he wants me to make interpretive guides. Consequently, I spent the afternoon typing up some background information on island biogeography, ecosystems, and diversity. I have plans to make some for the particular habitats here at Asis and perhaps some for specific animals here. I´m also trying to extend his bird-list with a bit of success today. Tomorrow I´m starting soil analyis and will be ant and bird-stalking.
I´m going back to the nice old lady, Flora, who is hosting me. She unfortunately does not speak English and my Spanish is pathetic, so everything is rather hilarious. Her house is beautiful and has about 4 rooms!
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