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.
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 FianarantsoaBemanevika
- 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 FianarantsoaBemanevika
- 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 AfricaAndranomena
- 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 AntananarivoMaromiza
- 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 AntananarivoMarojejy
- Animal Biology Department, University of AntananarivoDaraina
- 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 AntananarivoAndranomay
- Animal Biology Department, University of AntananarivoTampolo Fenérive-Est
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo
- School of Agronomy, Forest Department, University of Antananarivo
1996:
Ankaratra
- Animal Biology Department, University of Antananarivo