The Iwokrama International Centre will this week be conducting a preliminary field bird watching and basic tour guide training to support community conservation and development in the mangrove forests near the Hope Beach and Greenfield communities.
In a statement, Iwokrama said that this initiative is part of a regional programme titled the Caribbean Aqua-Terrestrial Solutions (CATS). Those participating in the programme will learn the basics of core bird identification techniques, understanding bird habitats, behaviour and ranges.
The course, according to the release, covers scientific technique with hands-on experiential learning and the classroom learning will be enhanced with field exercises to the