Achim Häger

I am a professor of natural resources management at the School for Field Studies in Costa Rica. I believe that the key for successful management and conservation of natural resources lies in understanding and applying ecological principles. My research is focusing on the evaluation of biological diversity and ecosystem services in altered tropical landscapes in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. This area is characterized by a mosaic of forest fragments, traditional farming systems, mono-crops and by accelerating urban sprawl. Land-use change is fast and has profound implications for the environment and human well-being. One of the most intriguing aspects of this research is finding out how tree species diversity and composition affect the provision of ecosystem services, such as carbon storage, in different types of land use.

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March 2016