Field schools

Over the course of the past 18 years, the ETP and now Vahatra have conducted field schools on a nearly yearly basis for young graduate students enrolled in both national and foreign university systems (Antananarivo, Mahajanga, Toliara, and KwaZulu Natal in South Africa). In most cases, these field trips and associated biological inventories are the first contact these students have with researchers, field techniques, and forest-dwelling animals. During these field schools, which normally last 10-14 days, the participating students form small groups and rotate every few days between the different disciplines represented. Hence, they are exposed to a wide range of ideas, instruction, and practical aspects that will help them during their own graduate studies. Further, while in the field, the participating researchers, mostly composed of professional Malagasy scientists, present seminars to form a clear bridge between theoretical facets presented in university classrooms and practical aspects of obtaining field data.

2023: Ambohitantely

2021: Montagne des Français

2018: Ambohitantely

2016: Anjozorobe

2015:

Tsimanampetsotsa
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Biological Science Department, University of Toliara
- Institut des Sciences et Techniques de l’Environnement (ISTE), University of Fianarantsoa

2014:

Tsimanampetsotsa
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Biological Science Department, University of Toliara
- Institut des Sciences et Techniques de l’Environnement (ISTE), University of Fianarantsoa

Bemanevika
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Staff of The Peregrine Fund-Madagascar

2013:

Tsimanampetsotsa
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- School of Agronomy, Water and Forest Department, University of Antananarivo
- Biological Science Department, University of Toliara
- Institut des Sciences et Techniques de l’Environnement (ISTE), University of Fianarantsoa

Bemanevika
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Staff of The Peregrine Fund-Madagascar

2012:

Tsimanampetsotsa
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Biological Science Department, University of Toliara
- Institut des Sciences et Techniques de l’Environnement (ISTE), University of Fianarantsoa

2011:

Salary Bay
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Biological Science Department, University of Toliara
- University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
- University of Venda, South Africa

2010:

Lakato
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- University of Kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa
- University of Venda, South Africa

Andranomena
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- University of Venda, South Africa

2009:

Lakato
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- University of Kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa

2008:

Ambohitantely
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

Maromiza
- CRVOI La Réunion
- University of Kwa-zulu Natal, South Africa
- Animal Biology Department

2007:

Ambohitantely
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- WWF Staff

2004:

Tampolo Fenérive-Est
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- School of Agronomy, Forest Department, University of Antananarivo

2003:

Midongy du Sud
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

2002:

Tsimanampetsotsa
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

2001:

Bemaraha
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

Marojejy
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

Daraina
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

2000:

Ankarana
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

1998:

Ankazomivady
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- Staff WWF, Antananarivo

1997:

Ambohitantely
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

Andranomay
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

Tampolo Fenérive-Est
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- School of Agronomy, Forest Department, University of Antananarivo

1996:

Ankaratra
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo

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