North America has more wilderness than Africa, with 82% of Canadian land untouched by humans. However, Africa’s rainforests contain over half of the world’s plant and animal species. Canada has 24% of the world’s wetlands, while only 5% of US wilderness is protected. Africa is deforested twice as fast as the rest of the world. […]
A desert emergency medical technician provides medical assistance to injured people in remote areas, performing advanced medical procedures and using limited resources. They must be skilled in a wide range of medical procedures and able to decide whether to airlift or transport the injured person. They may also treat outdoor-specific injuries such as bites and […]
Wilderness therapy jobs require a love and knowledge of the outdoors and a desire to help others. Most programs aim at at-risk teens and require employees with related degrees or certifications. Common jobs include counselors, leaders, field guides, and instructors. People in wilderness therapy jobs are, for the most part, not licensed psychologists, although many […]
