Evaluation of biological diversity of land-use systems in a mega-diverse region of Ecuador

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The objectives of this research project are the determination and evaluation of biological diversity of land-use systems in the bio-geographical region “Chocó-Manabí” in north-western Ecuador. The aim is to evaluate species richness, ecosystem functioning and environmental goods and services in order to provide a scientific and operational basis for the implementation of payments for ecosystem services.

Project Management:

Germany:

Dr. Roland Olschewski
Institute of Forest Economics
Georg-August University Goettingen
Buesgenweg 5
D-37077 Goettingen
Phone: +49-(0)551 39 8714
Fax. +49-(0)551 39 3420
e-mail: rolsche@uni-forst.gwdg.de

Ecuador:

Dr. Free de Koning
San Salvador E7-134 y Martin Carrion
(GTZ Agencia)
Casilla 17-07-8721
Quito, Ecuador
Phone: +593 (2) 2238362 / 2223699
e-mail: fkoning@uio.telconet.net

This project is part of the BioTEAM research program (Biosphärenforschung - InTEgrative und Anwendungs- orientierte Modellprojekte) sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany.
Project period: January 2003 – July 2006