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SFS Australia: Tropical Rainforest Studies
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Australia's rainforest and learn about ecological resilience in the face of environmental threats like climate change. Explore the multitude of environments that exist in Northern Queensland and the complex relationships between them – rainforests to dry forests, savannahs to wetlands, and mangroves to coral reefs. Students will live and study at th...
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Australia's rainforest and learn about ecological resilience in the face of environmental threats like climate change. Explore the multitude of environments that exist in Northern Queensland and the complex relationships between them – rainforests to dry forests, savannahs to wetlands, and mangroves to coral reefs. Students will live and study at the SFS Center for Rainforest Studies. Our center lies at the end of a narrow, winding road in the middle of a lush rainforest. The 153-acre property is surrounded by protected World Heritage forests, with the incredible wildlife seen from the front steps of your cabin. Nearby, Yungaburra and Cairns provide the occasional return to civilization.
Program Highlights
Journey to the ancient forests at Daintree National Park, a biodiversity hotspot and, at over 110 million years old, possibly the oldest rainforest in the world.
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef to learn about the biological links between rainforest and reef ecosystems.
Connect with a representative of the area’s Aboriginal Mob for conversation around agriculture, land rights, and First Nations peoples connection with their land.
Research on topics including climate change, rainforest fragmentation, recovery, marsupial behavior, aboriginal ecotourism, forest ecotones, and habitat restoration.
Explore the biodiversity and diverse ecosystems on the Atherton Tablelands and engage with locals through community service.
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- Queensland, Australia
- Fall
- Spring
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Australian Studies
- Biology
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- All Nationalities
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Immerse Yourself in the Rainforest
January 28, 2014by: SFSecffProgram: SFS Australia: Tropical Rainforest StudiesThe School for Field Studies is a field based program focused on hands-on academics. The Tropical Rainforest program puts you smack-dab in the middle of the rainforest, where you live, work, and play. It was the most incredible experience! I feel so connected to my little piece of the rainforest and I met the most amazing people. Everyone there loved the outdoors and appreciated all of the little things. Living in cabins just made me appreciate civilization all the more and daily walks to class allowed me to see aspects of life that most people never get a chance to experience. Class was interesting but not too demanding and we were always out in the field exploring!
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Locations
- Queensland, Australia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Program Activity Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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