Staff
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We are a public research center
that generates knowledge and develops innovative tools in the field of terrestrial ecology. Through our research, we provide valuable information for decision-making in planning and environmental management of the territory.
Products and services
Scientific production * * 2000-2011 period
63
Researchers
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Technicians
8
6
Associate researchers
Services staff
books
Our scientific production has grown considerably in recent years. We are close to 100 articles per year
CD-Multimedia PhD dissertations
8
8
Administration and project management staff
Postdoctoral researchers
30
MiraMon GIS development
Thematic cartography for decision-making
Environmental risk analysis
100
Collaborators
Governing council (million €)
Universitat de Barcelona Institut d’Estudis Catalans Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Institució Centres de Recerca de Catalunya
2008
2009
2010
2011
Laboratory protocols and techniques
4
Field protocols and techniques
Environmental monitoring networks
Articles published in top 25% ranking SCI journals
Most of our publications are in journals of high scientific impact
80
We maintain a good relationship with numerous national and international research institutions. We collaborate with technological platforms and scientific associations around the world
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Funding
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
SCI articles per year
62%
3
PhD students
Generalitat de Catalunya
SCI articles
CREAF in the world
2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
Barcelona (north)
Products and Services
3
Bellaterra
2
Competitive projects
1
Projects from the Generalitat
0
Funding from the Governing Council
In recent years we have increased our participation in competitive projects
Campus UAB
Environmental databases
Ecological and environmental dynamics models
Development of environmental indicators
Courses, Masters and a PhD program of excellence
Technical publications and technology transfer
Outreach activities for the general public
Barcelona (south) Tarragona Lleida
Campus UAB. Edifici C 08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona) Spain Tel. + 34 93 581 13 12 Fax + 34 93 581 41 51 www.creaf.cat
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Population dynamics and genetics Phenology and species distribution Ecological interactions Biological invasions
Which are the effects of Global Change?
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Can we predict biological invasions? Are birds creative?
Functional Ecology and Global Change
How are pollinization networks structured?
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Chemical ecology, ecotoxicology, metabolomics Carbon and nutrient stocks and fluxes Water resources Interactions between atmosphere and ecosystems Conservation of soil functions
How do plants communicate?
Foto: © Sergio Tomey
Forest Ecology and Wildfires
Do forests mitigate Climate Change?
How can we mitigate droughts? How can we improve soil quality?
Structure and dynamics of forest communities Forest management and conservation Forest decline and regeneration Forest wildfires Forest databases
Research and tecnology transfer in Terrestial Ecology
Do trees really grow old? What makes a forest singular?
How was our territory 100 years ago?
How do forest regenerate after fire?
Landscape enviromental analysis and GIS
Is it true that forest cover area is increasing?
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Landscape fragmentation and dynamics Thematic cartography and environmental information systems Regional environmental changes and processes Methods and standards in GIS and remote sensing Development of MiraMon GIS
How do landscape changes affect biodiversity? How much should it snow to ensure water supply in the summer? What factors regulate bird migrations in the Ebro delta?
Foto: © Josu Rollán
Biodiversity
Where are biodiversity hotspots located?