Just southeast of world-famous Bali lies Nusa Penida, an island of rugged beauty which has managed to stay off the main tourist track. It is unique in Indonesia, and indeed the world, for hosting an island-wide sanctuary for endangered Balinese and Indonesian bird species. Here you can find Bali Starlings (already extinct in the wild), Mitchell Lorikeet, lesser silver crested cockatoo, mostache parakeet, java sperrel, and a number of other species which are now thriving in their new protected habitat.
You will be working with a local NGO that seeks to address all variables in wildlife rehabilitation, including reforestation, community development, eco tourism and agro-forestry. They aim to create a better environment and future for wildlife in Indonesia using all means necessary, and not simply focusing on a narrow range of indicators or variables.
Your academic and investigative skills are needed to help the organisation expand. You will have the opportunity to conduct research on the organisation's activities, the biodiversity of the island, or conduct your own dissertation work. Your research can be conducted in conjunction with the local university or alongside the local NGO staff who will be on hand to help.
All data will be published on the organisation's website and in a range of journals. Most importantly your data will help further the activities of this very worthwhile NGO and work towards preserving and increasing the biodiversity of this extraordinary island.
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