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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

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Researchers

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Technicians

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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

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Administration and project management staff

Postdoctoral researchers

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MiraMon GIS development

Thematic cartography for decision-making

Environmental risk analysis

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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

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2009

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2011

Laboratory protocols and techniques

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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

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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%

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PhD students

Generalitat de Catalunya

SCI articles

CREAF in the world

2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011

Barcelona (north)

Products and Services

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Bellaterra

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Competitive projects

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Projects from the Generalitat

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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?


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