Projects in Argentina

Regal and Hawk Moths of the ‘Serrano’ Forest in Eastern Slopes of the ‘Sierras Chicas’ of Cordoba

The main objective of this study is to make an inventory of the Saturniids and Sphingids in the area, make a database for collections and images, and prepare illustrated guides of these taxonomic groups.

Jaguar (Panthera Onca) Densities in the Atlantic Forest of Argentina: Its Relationship with Prey Availability, Hunting Pressure and the Presence of Pumas (Puma Concolor)

This project will assess the ecology and population size of jaguars needed to conduct a Population Viability Analysis and for guiding conservation activities. By understanding which are the limiting factors that affect the carrying capacity of this jaguar population we can improve its chances of long term survival.

Jaguar (Panthera Onca) Densities in the Atlantic Forest of Argentina: Its Relationship with Prey Availability, Hunting Pressure and the Presence of Pumas (Puma Concolor)

This project will assess the ecology and population size of jaguars needed to conduct a Population Viability Analysis and for guiding conservation activities. By understanding which are the limiting factors that affect the carrying capacity of this jaguar population we can improve its chances of long term survival.

A Research Project to Help Preserve the Endangered Jaguar Population of the Green Corridor of Misiones, Argentina

Since 2003 we have been conducting research and conservation activities on jaguars in the Atlantic Forest of Argentina. In 2008 we start new conservation oriented-research related with inter-specific relationships between jaguars and pumas, and population dynamics, habitat requirements and health population of jaguars to improve a Conservation Plan for the jaguars in the region.

Predicting and Managing the Spread of Invasive Beavers in the Heterogeneous Landscapes of Patagonia

In the long run, we expect our project will provide the scientific basis to slow the spread of the beaver in Tierra del Fuego and to avoid the colonization of suitable areas by this species in mainland Argentina and Chile.

Patagonian Wild Foxes Warning against Poisoning by Conditioned Taste Aversion

Protecting predators from poisoning, inside and outside protected areas in Patagonia by generating taste aversion.

Huemel Deer, Argentina

Ecology and conservation of the huemel deer in Patagonia, Argentina

Avian Communities as Affected by the Heterogeneity of the Agricultural Landscape of the Rolling Pampa, Argentina: Dynamics Between Cultivated and Non-Cultivated Environments

The avian community of the Rolling Pampas is one of the most threatened grassland bird communities in the world.

Implications of Changes in Demographic and Land-Use Patterns on the Biodiversity of Atlantic Forest in Misiones, Argentina

The major goal of this study is to understand how demographic and land use dynamics affect the biodiversity in the province of Misiones.

Implications of Changes in Demographic and Land-Use Patterns on the Biodiversity of Atlantic Forest in Misiones

The overall aim of this project is to understand the relationships between human demography and land-use patterns and its implications for the biodiversity.

Guanaco Vulnerability to Puma Predation: Ecological Factors Affecting Anti-Predatory Responses

The aim of this project is to address guanaco behavioural plasticity and the ecological factors that could limit anti-predatory responses, in order to manage guanaco populations threatened by high puma predation rates.

Environmental Variability and Population Regulation in Guanaco Populations from Patagonia

This project aims at exploring guanaco population dynamics within protected areas in order to start building up information needed to back management recommendations.

Assessing Interactions among Native and Exotic Ungulates in Patagonia: Is Guanaco Threatened by Red Deer?

Livestock competition, habitat degradation and poaching have been historic causes of decline of South American native wild guanaco populations. The main aim of our project is to evaluate if current declining guanaco abundance and distribution is being influenced by recent exotic red deer expansion in Northwestern Patagonia.

The Impact of Logging on Regeneration and Diversity of the Semi-Arid Chaco Forest of Argentina

A project to assess the impact on the Argentinean Chaco Forest of two different methods of logging.

Regeneration Mechanisms of the Two Most Important Arboreal Species in Semi-Arid Chaco Forest in Argentina

Our objective is to investigate whether shrubs facilitate the establishment and survival of seedlings of both quebracho species, and how one of the most common land uses (cattle grazing) affect the process.

Livestock and Native Fauna: Changes Affecting Predation and Secondary Dispersal of Seeds of Woody Plant in the Semi-Arid Chaco Woodland, Copo National Park and Surroundings, Argentina

The key objective of this study is to assess the changes in the post-dispersal seed removal of native woody plants and in the removal agents themselves (insects, small and large vertebrates) in eight woodlands with different intensities of cattle grazing in the Copo National Park and surroundings.

Interspecific Pathogen Transmission as Potential Cause of Ecological Replacement of Native Bombus Dahlbomii by Introduced Invasive Bumblebee Species, Argentina

The aim of the project is to explore whether the transmission of pathogens from introduced invasive bumblebees to the native bumblebee Bombus dahlbomii might explain the long term decline of this native species.

Conservation Status of the Andean Condor (Vultur Gryphus) in Three National Parks of Central Argentina

Determine the abundance of the Andean Condor population in three National Parks of Central Argentina to contribute to knowledge of the species’ global conservation status.

Feeding Ecology of Black and Gold Howler, Alouatta Caraya in Fragmented Forests of Northeast Argentina

Analyze variations in the feeding behavior, home range and group cohesion of three groups of Alouatta caraya with respect to the spatial distribution and the size of the fragments that the groups occupy.

Tree Regeneration, Population Structure, and Demographic Patterns of Timber Tree Species in Premontane Forest in North-Western Argentina

The objective of this research is to identify and analyze the factors influencing tree regeneration, population structure and dynamic, and demographic patterns of timber tree species in Premontane forest that differ in timber use and last logging intervention (old forest, medium-age forest, and young forest).

Promoting the Conservation of Pampean Coastal Ecosystems through the Creation of a Marine-Coastal Nature Reserve (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

This project aims to promote the creation of a marine-coastal nature reserve to contribute to the conservation of the Pampean coastal ecosystems, focusing on the development of ecological research and interaction with local communities.

Restoration of Polylepis Mountain Woodlands in the Sierras Grandes of Cordoba, Argentina

Work to restore degraded woodland in the highest and most inaccessible range of mountains in Cordoba, Argentina, protecting valuable watersheds and important biodiversity.

Restoration of Polylepis Mountain Woodlands in the High Córdoba Mountains, Argentina

This project examines ways of making a substantial and long-lasting contribution to the restoration of these mountains.

Native Forests, Wildlife and Water in Central Argentina: Fostering Public Ecological Understanding and Forest Restoration

We aim to contribute to the restoration of the native mountain forests of Central Argentina, and hence of wildlife, water resources and other valuable ecosystem services.

Native Forests, Wildlife and Water in Central Argentina: Fostering Public Ecological Understanding and Forest Restoration

The aim of the project is to continue to contribute to the restoration of native mountain forests by fostering public ecological understanding.