France and Italy

What is Operation Wallacea? Scientific expeditions in 15 countries 200+ academics running more than 120 projects Results published in peer-reviewed journals

What is Operation Wallacea? 30 new vertebrate species to science discovered Large temporal and spatial data sets obtained from tuition fee funded model Data used to assess the performance of conservation management programmes

Global Research and Conservation Strategy Stage 1 - Assessing ecosystem diversity and function Stage 2 - Monitoring ecosystem change Stage 3 - Monitoring socio-economic change Stage 4 - Establishing & monitoring the effectiveness of conservation management programmes

Team Members Principal Researchers Assistant Researchers Visiting Academics Dissertation Students Research Assistants General Surveyors Operations Staff Medical Staff

France and Italy expedition

Cevennes National Park

Cevennes National Park - vultures

Cevennes National Park - herpetofauna

Cevennes National Park – mammals

Cevennes National Park – landscape ecology

Cevennes National Park - invertebrate surveys

Cevennes National Park - vultures

Cevennes National Park – Przewalskis Wild Horse

Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology course

Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Camargue National Park

Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology - Vercors National Park

Mediterranean and Alpine Ecology – Gran Paradiso National Park

Health & Safety Training of students in safety procedures Risk assessments Medical cover Communications Emergency evacuation plans BS8848 compliant Medical statistics published each year

Links to Exams, Course Work, and University Entry Relevant practicals and lectures for IB, AP, A level or Highers IB – extended essay, CAS, PSOW Stand alone extended project EPQ UK universities – University Award or CoPE US universities – course credit University applications and interviews

Example research questions for IB or EPQ How can camera traps be used to monitor populations of genets in Mediterranean woodland? Why is dead wood indicative of overall forest ecosystem health? How do forest management practises influence the distribution of birds on Mont Lozere? What are the practical applications of equine ethology in the conservation of the Przewalskis horse? What are the vital characteristics of short-toed eagle habitat? What is the role of small mammal and reptile population size in the distribution of short-toed eagles? How is climate change affecting the distribution of Lepidoptera and Orthoptera on Mont Lozere? Describe how interspecific competition is avoided between the four European vulture species.

Fundraising support

£1185 ($1900) for expedition costs International flights and in-country travel

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