Conservation and management
With the increasing and alarming declines in wildlife populations, there has been an urgent need for conservation research to define actions to mitigate patterns of biodiversity loss. One of the far-reaching conclusions of our research on plant-frugivore interactions is that species interactions should be integrated into any conservation agenda aimed at restoring habitat and maintaining biodiversity in the long run. We continue working on research projects that would provide tools for biodiversity conservation and management.
Current related projects include investigating the direct and indirect effects of landscape structure on trait-mediated seed dispersal in regenerating tropical forests in anthropogenic landscapes, and using a multidimensional approach that combines traditional field ecology with new technology to conduct biodiversity surveys in non-protected areas as an initial step towards drafting strategies for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management of these areas.
Current related projects include investigating the direct and indirect effects of landscape structure on trait-mediated seed dispersal in regenerating tropical forests in anthropogenic landscapes, and using a multidimensional approach that combines traditional field ecology with new technology to conduct biodiversity surveys in non-protected areas as an initial step towards drafting strategies for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management of these areas.
