Rupunini explorers

In October a team of scientists and students headed into the Rupunini. According to this report by Dr.

Andrew Short of the University of Kansas the aim was to:

'to conduct a rapid biological assessment of the Rupununi Savannah, a sprawling tropical grassland peppered with rock outcroppings and forested mountains.'

This first report describes their plans.

A followup report describes their trip inland and starting work. Dr Short comments:

'Over the next two weeks, we'll sample rivers, streams, and lakes across the southern Rupununi. Combined with the data gathered by the water quality and fish teams, we can generate a holistic picture of the health of the region's watershed.'

Hopefully there will be another report soon.