Research of the old growth Fitzroya cupressoides forests in Chile as a basis for their conservation and restoration

Category: Time:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 12:00 to 13:00
Access:
public
Room: Speaker:
Dr. Antonio Lara
Affiliation:
Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia
Contact:
Steve Leavitt
Calendar Status:
confirmed

My talk will refer to  the value of Fitzroya forests from a scientific point of view (climate and fire records, productivity), the ecosystem services they deliver to society and their historic and cultural relevance. This as a basis to design and promote their conservation and restoration.