The value of studying biodiversity in different corners of the world at the same time
At first glance, one might think that the Andes at Punta Arenas, in Chile, and the Scandinavian Alps, in Sweden, have no relation at all. But after planting ten species of invasive plants in both places and seeing how they proliferated, that perception changes...
Interview: The current state of biodiversity on the planet and in the country
Dr. Aníbal Pauchard was invited to the TVU studios to talk about the current state of biodiversity at local and global levels. Check out the interview by clicking...
From research to media: Dr. Pauchard presents alarming state of biodiversity
During the sixth Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which took place between March 17 and 24 in Medellin, an important analysis was presented on the current and future state of biodiversity in the...
If you go for “cows” beware of exotic invaders
With the arrival of summer, many people go camping and find species that have been introduced to the country. The list is headed by the beaver, the wild boar, the yellow jacket wasp, the mink and some plants such as the blackberry. Beach, countryside or city, any...
UdeC and CONAF Araucanía signed a new collaboration agreement
UdeC researchers and students will have preferential access to the facilities that Conaf has in the Malalcahuello National Reserve, in the Araucanía Region, as a result of a specific agreement signed by the institutions. The agreement, which is in addition to the...
8th MIREN meeting, Centennial Valley, Montana
Between July 31 and August 3, the 8th MIREN meeting was held in the city of Montana, USA. To learn more details about the meeting, we invite you to review this link.
Warning about invasive species in our country
Scientists from the University of Concepción coordinated by the Laboratory of Biological Invasions (LIB) of the Faculty of Forestry Sciences, with the support of the GEF/MMA/UNDP Project on Invasive Exotic Species, created the first comprehensive catalogue of invasive...
“TRENDS IN ECOLOGY OF PLANT INVASIONS” – 6 al 12 de Abril 2014 – Malalcahuello, Chile
Con el objetivo de compartir el estado actual de las invasiones biológicas, una de las principales amenazas para la biodiversidad a nivel mundial …
Dr. Pauchard visits Martin Luther University in Halle, University of Göttingen and the Center for Environmental Research (UFZ)
Durante la primera quincena de mayo, el Profesor Aníbal Pauchard visitó dos …