Knowledge Generation Contributing to the Conservation and Improvement of Ecosystems Supporting Payment for Environmental Services (Phase 1)

This project addresses the need to understand biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by plant species, especially in the context of climate change mitigation. The goal is to determine the efficiency of ecosystem contributions by researching the functional characteristics of species, including tolerance, importance value, and interactions. The methodology focuses on conducting detailed floristic inventories to establish forest composition and dynamics, including its capacity for natural regeneration. Dasometric measurements (DBH and height) of plant individuals will be taken to calculate stored carbon. The results of these studies will provide crucial scientific foundations for generating conservation policies, making decisions regarding sustainable resource management, and accurately quantifying the forest's role in carbon sequestration against rising global temperatures. The project includes preparatory phases for material provisioning and specialized personnel selection, followed by fieldwork execution for sample collection and measurement.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>The main objective of this project is to investigate the functional characteristics of plant species based on their habitat and other factors to determine the amounts of carbon stored in forest ecosystems. This will be achieved through floristic inventories, analysis of natural regeneration, and dasometric measurements, thereby contributing to the mitigation of climate change effects.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>nan