3. “ Engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment” Earthwatch Institute:
9. Shade tree Ground cover Coffee Health/vigor Productivity Quality Farmer investment Biodiversity and abundance Erosion and water run off Soil Landscape composition, features, altitude (GIS) Micro-climate Fertilizer and liming
13. 2 nd Part: The Future of the Research Initiative
14. Ecosystem Services*: * Millenium Ecosystem Assesment, 2007 “ Ecosystems underpin human well –being through supporting, provisioning, regulating, and cultural services.”