Reforestation and Ecosystem Restoration Internship in Peru

This internship offered a rich learning experience about the local ecosystem and the impact of climate change on flora, particularly how grazing practices affect the environment. I appreciated the balance between desk work and field work, which kept the experience engaging and varied. However, I do wish there had been more participants in my program, as working with a team would have made the workload more enjoyable and manageable. Overall, the mix of field and desk tasks provided a comprehensiv...

I’m grateful for this experience, where I learned a lot about the dry forest ecosystem and was able to contribute to both reforestation and water & sanitation (WATSAN) projects. While the reforestation tasks could feel repetitive, the WATSAN projects had a clearer timeline, which added variety—I'm thankful Diego, the Director of the program, gave me the opportunity to work on both. The local food has been fantastic, and trying different Peruvian dishes was a highlight. I was also fortunate to b...

Working in the program under Diego's supervision was a rewarding experience. I was mostly the only intern in the department, which gave me the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility. I collaborated with Alejandro on gathering and analyzing data from locals to understand their perspectives, ensuring accuracy in our conclusions. One of my key responsibilities was managing the grass and seedlings in our small nursery during planting days. My favorite part was leading the reforestation effo...