Davidson College My name is Mark Buckley and I'm a junior at Davidson College in North Carolina. I grew up in Painesville, Ohio. The things I do for fun mostly take place outdoors, Primarily whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, and windsurfing. Economics is my major, although I've taken many biology courses. I hope to use my economics degree in some aspect of conservation. This is why I hvae chosen to spend a semester in the rainforest. Ecologists say rainforests are the most diverse ecosystem, with the greatest number of plant and animal species. If I can gain a solid understanding of this environment, I should be much better prepared to work with problems in simpler systems. Also, you can't pass up an opportunity to spend time someplace as amazing as the Queensland rainforest, espcially when you realize how fast the last wild places on this plaet are disappearing. By living and working completely in the forest for a couple of months, I hope to develop a better sense of the natural world, and the comfort that goes with it. |
Mark Buckley