Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm hoping to raise funds for an expedition. it will be a life-changing experience and one where I will gain a wealth of knowledge in an area that I'm extremely passionate about: conservation, biodiversity and wildlife protection.

We will be travelling to the Ecuadorian Amazonian rainforest to help a team of specialists, surveying the different iconic neotropical forest species. The charity that I am travelling with are helping to protect the forest against exploitation of their oil rich land by providing the Kichwa community with data, to help encourage more ectourism - thereby providing sustainable jobs and income. In turn this will prevent the forest from being felled by the oil industry.

On the second week of our expedition, we will be completing a course on the wildlife and ecology of the Galapagos islands. Working with the island's conservationists, gaining knowledge on the importance of the island's unique biodiversity, including vegetation changes across the reserve, exploring the mangroves and associated species and studying marine and endemic land iguanas. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside world experts, who share my passion for wildlife and the environment.

Sincere thanks for your support. It is hugely appreciated.

Fran