Our research group recently gathered for a special farewell event to honor two outstanding members who have been an integral part of our team. We organized a traditional paella lunch to bid goodbye to our Italian PhD intern and a Master’s student who has been with us for their practical training. Our lunch gathering provided […]
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Collaboration with students: Fieldwork and Data Collection in Progress
In recent weeks, our research group has collaborated with a capable group of students who have significantly contributed to our fieldwork and data collection efforts. This collaboration has provided the students with practical experience in ecological research. The interns have demonstrated notable enthusiasm and diligence, aiding us in gathering essential data that supports our ongoing […]
Continue ReadingEstablishment of the Bioclima Network Seed Bank: Advancing Biodiversity Conservation
We are pleased to report on a new initiative under development by the Bioclima Network: the establishment of a seed bank. As part of our commitment to biodiversity conservation and the study of ecosystems, we have participated in a training course provided by the Center for Forestry Research and Experimentation (CIEF) on seed collection and […]
Continue ReadingFrancesco’s Seminar at the University of Utrecht
Francesco went to the Netherlands, to the University of Utrecht to give a seminar and discuss chapters of XIaobin Pan’s thesis supervised by Prof. Yann Hauthier and co-supervised by Francesco. Xiaobin is working in the impressive BioCliVE proyect, a huge biodiversity experiments, launched by Yann, with comunities growing in 1 m3soil cubes. Its impressive!
Continue ReadingDismantling an old experiment at CIEF. Tiredness and lots of laughter
In a grueling day of work at the Center for Forestry Research and Experimentation (CIEF), our team carried out the dismantling of an experiment that has come to an end. This research, which involved 200 pots containing various plant species, was designed to explore the effects of drought on vegetation. With the experiment reaching its […]
Continue ReadingVisit of the PhD student Mathilde Dano
This week we had the visit of the French PhD student Mathilde Dano and she delighted us with a fascinating talk on part of her thesis entitled “Ecological consequences of 50 years of changes in plant biodiversity at regional scale. The case of agro-pastoral habitats in the Armorican Massif”. It was a unique opportunity to […]
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