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Rainforest Conservation and the Search for New Jungle Medicines
Start Date: 11/19/2012Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Date: 11/19/2012End Time: 8:30 PM
Event Description
Rainforests like the Amazon support outstanding biological diversity with potential for pharmaceuticals, tourism and spiritual rejuvenation. Dr. Mark Plotkin will discuss the current state of biological conservation in the Amazon and the importance of involving indigenous cultures in conservation programs.

Co-sponsors: College of Arts and Sciences and Environmental Initiative.
Location Information:
On-Campus - Packard Laboratory  (View Map)
19 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Room: 101
Contact Information:
Name: Office of Interdisciplinary Programs
Phone: 610-758-3996
Email: incasip@lehigh.edu
Other Event Details:
Dr. Plotkin is president and co-founder of the Amazon Conservation Team, author of the best-selling book "Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice," and recipient of the prestigious "Social Entrepreneur" designation from the Skoll Foundation. The Amazon Conservation Team has been highly effective in protecting biological diversity and indigenous culture in the Amazon since its creation in 1996.

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