We study tropical forest fauna and flora to deepen our understanding of nature and to advance conservation

Our research group works on how human disturbance affects animal and tree communities in tropical forests. We combine large-scale field observations, experiments, and modeling to understand the cascading consequences of subtle shifts in community structure on ecological processes and, ultimately, forest structure, composition, diversity, and carbon sequestration. We also employ socioeconomic surveys, questionnaires and community mapping to understand how humans affect and are affected by environmental change. Currently, we focus on four major areas of research... 

ECOLOGY EROSION

MEGAFAUNA ECOLOGY

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION

FOREST STRUCTURE & DIVERSITY

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