PROJECTS

Projects I Coordinate

Blue Mountains: Discovering Biodiversity through the Lens

Duration: 2024 – Present

Overview: This project explores the stunning biodiversity of the Blue Mountains region in NSW, Australia, through photography. Focused particularly on native plants, it highlights the beauty and ecological significance of the area’s flora. By showcasing unique species and raising awareness about the region’s natural heritage, this initiative aims to inspire conservation efforts and a deeper connection with nature.

Living in the Forest: Conservation of the Biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest

Duration: 2017 – Present

Overview: This project integrates research and education to promote biodiversity conservation in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Key Components:

  • Scientific Research: Monitoring and cataloging fauna diversity in conservation areas.
  • Environmental Education: Conducting outreach in schools, events, and social media to raise awareness.
  • Technical Development: Training local stakeholders, park rangers, and young scientists in biodiversity monitoring.

Amphibians of the Atlantic Forest: Assessing Diversity and Environmental Drivers

Duration: 2015 – Present

Overview: A project addressing the vulnerability of amphibians in the Atlantic Forest due to fragmentation and climate change.

Key Objectives:

  • Support conservation actions for endemic and endangered species.
  • Assess diversity and distribution patterns of amphibians.
  • Identify environmental factors influencing species communities.

Collaborative Projects

1. Non-Volant Mammals in the Atlantic Forest

  • Duration: 2017 – Present
  • Coordinator: Atilla Colombo Ferreguetti
  • Focus: Composition, density, and habitat use of mammals.

2. Monitoring Biodiversity Impacted by Infrastructure and Agriculture

  • Duration: 2016 – Present
  • Coordinator: Helena Godoy Bergallo
  • Focus: Assessing biodiversity under human-induced pressures.

3. Ecology and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Coastal Brazil

  • Duration: 2016 – Present
  • Coordinator: Carlos Frederico Duarte da Rocha
  • Focus: Patterns and processes shaping amphibian and reptile communities.

4. Effects of Fire on Amphibian Communities in Restingas

  • Duration: 2014 – 2016
  • Coordinator: Jane Celia Ferreira de Oliveira
  • Focus: Impact of fire disturbance on amphibian populations.