I am interested in developing and implementing novel tools to characterise and monitor biodiversity in different taxonomic, temporal and spacial scales, in order to track ecosystems changes dynamics through time.
Paula is involved in the following Foundation’s projects:
Academic background and experience
- Academic background
Biologist at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. MSc in Tropical Ecology at Universiteit van Amsterdam.
- Professional experience
- 2014. Development of a biodiversity characterization and monitoring system through bioacoustic tools. Researcher at Applied Biogeography and Bioacoustics Lab. Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Alexander von Humboldt.
- 2011 – 2013. Curator at Environmental Sounds Collection. Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Alexander von Humboldt.
- 2007 – 2008. Coordinator of the Cerulean warbler conservation in non-reproductive sites Plan. Fundación ProAves Colombia.
- 2005 – 2007. Design and evaluation of conservation strategies of the dry forests in Valle del Cauca. Production of written outreach material with experiences of landscape connectivity strategies, with birds as a focus group. Opportunities for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in rural landscapes of the Colombian Andes Project. Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Alexander von Humboldt.
- 2004 – 2007. Design and execution of projects in monitoring of management tools implemented in rural cattle farming landscapes in the Central Cordillera. Opportunities for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in rural landscapes of the Colombian Andes Project. Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Alexander von Humboldt.
- 2000 – 2003. Development of a system for bird characterization in rural landscapes of Colombia. Opportunities for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in rural landscapes of the Colombian Andes Project. Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Alexander von Humboldt.
- Publications