Biosphere Expeditions is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation running wildlife expeditions for people wishing to do something active and altruistic in conservation. It was founded in 1999 in the hope that their conservation expeditions would make a small but significant difference to our planet’s biosphere, while at the same time bringing enjoyment, fulfilment and education to the Biosphere Expedition environment volunteer teams.
However, these expeditions are not simply tours for eco-tourists or wildlife holidays for those seeking a bit of adventure. The essential aim of Biosphere Expeditions is to support and develop genuine wildlife projects by placing ordinary, yet undeniably dedicated people in a position where they can work alongside leading research scientists in the field.
As the ongoing commitment and ultimate goal of Biosphere Expeditions is to make an active contribution towards a truly sustainable biosphere, the expedition work is centred on real biological conservation activity. So, they’re no holiday but the hard work does come with an undeniable sense of satisfaction for the wildlife volunteers who commit to worthy cause. These volunteers can rest assured, safe in the knowledge that they not only had an exciting conservation holiday but one with true purpose.
Spending a productive time in the conservation of our global natural heritage is an immensely rewarding experience. Such is Land Rover’s faith and commitment to the ideals embodied by Biosphere Expeditions that the organisation became one of Land Rover’s Global Environmental Sponsorship Partners in 2002.
As part of this dedication, Land Rover provides vehicle support to Biosphere teams all over Our Planet. This allows them to tackle the most difficult terrain that our planet has to offer, in places like Oman, Altai, Slovakia, Namibia and Brazil. In these diverse landscapes and environments, Biosphere Expeditions are engaged in the scientific study and conservation of species as diverse as Arabian and snow leopards, jaguars, pumas, cheetahs, wolves, bears and chamois.
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This article was written for Land Rover Our Planet and their serving with Biosphere Expeditions