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Forest Field Research

Forest Field Research. Prepared by Maik Marahrens Consultant June 2006. Objectives. Documenting….. …..environmental crimes …..social impacts …..trade links. Key elements. Ground research / Overflights Collecting documents Photo documentation Recording testimonies Observations

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Forest Field Research

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  1. Forest Field Research Prepared by Maik Marahrens Consultant June 2006

  2. Objectives Documenting….. • …..environmental crimes • …..social impacts • …..trade links

  3. Key elements • Ground research / Overflights • Collecting documents • Photo documentation • Recording testimonies • Observations • Establishing contacts

  4. Ground research • Ground research • Allows more detailed documentation and verification of remotely gathered data • Allows collecting testimonies • Shows Greenpeace is “on the ground”, not only behind desks

  5. Overflights • Allow covering large areas in little time • Provide aerial close up image of destruction – often very impressive • Sometimes the only choice in otherwise unaccessible areas

  6. Collecting documents Examples: • Ownership documents • Concession boundary maps • Permits • Documents on trade links

  7. Photo documentation • Before going into the field, exact needs of images need to be determined • Images need to be geo-referencable (GPS position) • Images need to allow identification of area • Close ups need to go along with overview shots

  8. Recording testimonies • Help to tell the story from a human perspective • Give local people a voice • Need to be recorded properly • Need (if possible) identification of person interviewed • Make sure it is clear, what people really talk about (e.g. the concession of your interest or the neighbouring one?)

  9. Observations • “only” reference is researcher himself • Bring “Greenpeace on the ground” back into the picture • Help to give color to our stories (e.g. personal observation of orang utan, sun bear etc. in concession area)

  10. Establishing contacts Important for • …..future information gathering • …..future logistical support

  11. Trip Report • Who, when, where • Short description of goals • Short summary of main findings • Map with GPS way points • Detailed account of what results, illustrated with images taken • Images with clear captions (what is on image, GPS position) • List of contacts made • Remarks (difficulties, side issues, future research options/needs)

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