| Volunteer Name: | William B. |
| Project Attended: | Agro Forestry and Environmental Conservation in the Mindo Cloud Forest |
| Country Attended: | Ecuador |
| What task on your project did you most enjoy? | "Helping with collecting/analysing samples from the cloud forest used to assess the carbon cycle" |
| What was your greatest achievement? | "Making some great friends out there." |
| Did you feel you made a difference? | "I was able to exchange opinions on management issues and on the methods by which they were growing food. I learnt a lot from their (very deep) understanding of local ecology and problems." |
| What advice would you give future participants? | "Have a good grounding in spanish before you go. (I wished I had more). Go with an open mind. You can learn a lot here. The birds are amazing. A little research before you go helps. You will learn about coffee and Cacao growing and processing. I pushed to spend a week lower down in Mashpi which was different and well recommended. A lovely river to swim in!" |
| What was your most memorable moment? | "Probably the big community get together on All Souls Day. They are very good at getting together and are lovely helpful people." |
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