Conservation Planning wrapping-up

As we finish our class on Systematic Conservation Planning using Open Standards, I have only words to praise this cohort of students. Also, thank you Karl Didier for your continued support and wisdom and Lyn Branch for being amazing; what a privilege working with them! This year we had three outstanding groups that did not shy away from tough environmental issues. Decreasing forests fires and expansion of oil palm in Indonesia? Finding sustainable alternatives for land-use in Belize? Implementing energy alternatives for local communities in India to decrease forest degradation? These students have a plan. Congratulations!!