About the Program
This course is led by Suzie Lavallee & Fernanda Tomaselli, Faculty of Forestry
- Dates: May 1, 2023 – June 3, 2023
- Travel dates: Approx May 6 – June 3, 2023
- Format: In person
- Locations visited: Vancouver and Ecuador
- Approximate program fees: $3500.00 – $4000.00 (plus tuition and flights)
- Funding: All qualifying students will receive a $1,000 Go Global Award. Up to 6 eligible participants will receive additional funding covering the entire cost of the program, tuition and flight costs. Up to 9 eligible participants will receive additional funding covering approximately 50% of the cost of participating in the program. More information below. We encourage students who are not eligible for the GSO funding to apply for the Global Pathfinder Award. See Program Fees and Costs for more details
Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) Funding
Funding for this program is open to students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Indigenous students, and those who are low-income or have a disability, are eligible for an award to cover the full cost of participating in the program. Other Canadian students are eligible for an award covering about 50% of the cost of participating.
- Up to 6 students who are low-income, have a disability or are Indigenous will receive a GSO award of $7200 and a $1000 Go Global Award to cover the program fee and related costs.
- Up to 9 students will be selected for partial program funding and will receive a GSO award of $3000 and a $1000 Go Global Award.
International students are unfortunately not eligible for GSO funding. International students selected for this program will receive a Go Global Award of $1000.
About the Course
Reliance on forests for their products and services is a global occurrence that varies widely among countries in its applications, governance, and implications to people and wildlife. Cultural values and the depth of their influence on policy, decision‐making, and actions can only be appreciated by first‐hand observation and thoughtful consideration. Through the examination of forest resource systems and conservation efforts, we can gain greater understanding of the complexities we face as global citizens and inform our future decisions. Our studies will examine these topics in four different ecosystems of Ecuador: dry coastal forests, Amazon tropical forests, cloud forests, and paramo ecosystems.