Benefactor travel to Peru!

[ASHCVS]

I am really looking forward to another benefactor travel opportunity next month in Peru! All the more reason to consider a benefactor level membership with the International Palm Society.
 

Trip Highlights:

Our base for the first 3 days is the comfortable Ceiba Tops Lodge located near the confluence of the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya rivers, and we will experience a mix of igapo (floodplain) and terre firme (upland non-flooding) forest types. 

• IPS Board of Directors Meeting on September 14 at Ceiba Tops

• 2.5 hr boat trip to the Napo-Sucusari Biological Reserve to hike the palm rich forest floor and take in the tree top views from the extensive canopy walkway. 

   

  Palms of the Iquitos Area, sorted by highest frequency:

   

  

  We fly to Taropoto to explore the unique transition zone between the Amazon rainforest and the Andean highlands

   

• Moyobamba (San Martín Region): ~860 meters (2,820 ft) elevation. Situated in the upper Amazon Basin, where the eastern slopes of the Andes begin to descend into the lowland rainforest.

• Chachapoyas (Amazonas Region): ~2,335 meters (7,660 ft) elevation. Located in the cloud forest zone of the eastern Andes, known for steep mountain terrain and dramatic valleys.

• Excursions to the highlands to see rare palms like Ceroxylon peruvianum and Dyctiocarium lamarckianum

• Guided visits to Kuelap, Gocta Falls, and Bosque de Ocol or conservation activity at Milpuj Reserve, including tree planting

 

 

[Mr Rare]

Andy

I share your enthusiasm and am excited to be returning for my third time to the fantastic country of Peru. 

From the snow capped peaks to the tropical jungles the land is very diverse and covered with ancient mystery, fantastic scenery, diverse flora and fauna, delicious cuisine and a very friendly population. 

Our itinerary looks very interesting and exciting and I thank you for all your efforts in organizing and making this trip possible.

I look forward to sharing yet another fantastic IPS adventure with you!

[Cindy Adair]

Thank you Mr. Rare for posting on PT.
 

You are always welcome here and everyone would certainly enjoy seeing photos of your exquisite collection. 

It was a financial stretch for me the year I took the plunge and became a benefactor level member. 

I believe in the mission statement of the nonprofit IPS and the new option of benefactor travel is icing on the cake. 
 

My first (and likely only) trip to Peru next month will surely be exciting and I look forward to multiple other adventures already in the planning process by our hard working IPS president ASHCVS! 

Thank you Andy!