Ecology Field Research Camp for Students in the Urals, Russia   sponsored and organised since 1990 by: Ecologia Trust, Scotland      EcoInfo Ecology Centre, Ekaterinburg, Russia Urals Institute of Ecology, Russian Academy of Science 12 July - 5 August                                                                     £875 6-9 August optional extra 4 days in St Petersburg            £145     3 weeks with Senior Research Scientists from the Urals Institute of Ecology of Plants & Animals, Ekaterinburg. Students from British and American Universities take part in the field research projects of scientists from the Urals Institute of Ecology. They live with the scientists and students from Urals University in a camp on a lake in a beautiful, remote area of the South Taiga Forest,  mid-Urals, equipped with a field laboratory. A great opportunity to work with professionals plus lectures and extensive practical teaching. Students are encouraged to work on their own research projects. Senior students receive first preference.     Animal Ecology: Population Ecology of Mammals: Dr Fedor Kryazhimsky.     Fish and Water Pollution:  Dr Alexander Lugaskov. .     Ecology of Plants:  Geobotany and Lichenology - Dr Margarita Magomedova     Historical Ecology: Archaeology & Paleontology:  Students join paleontologists on a cave excavation in the Mid-Urals, led by Dr Alexander Borodin,Urals Institute of Ecology  ** Prices  include: Return Airfare London to Moscow, internal travel in Russia, visits to Moscow & Ekaterinburg , Ecology programme, Accommodation and Food. Travel Insurance, Visas &  Museum entrance extra.   <<<<<<   Apply SOON! Applications deadline end of May   >>>>>> Application Form Scientist Information  Funding Ideas

 

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