Our work encompasses biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of forests. Our ongoing projects include exploring diverse approaches from the community to the species level as well as ecosystem functions across various social-ecological systems. Some current projects are the Conservation of Mountain pine forests (LIFE UNCINATA); Flowing forests of biodiversity and people (FLOW4BIO), and Forest Bioeconomy in the Pyrenees (BIOFORPIRI). We assess innovative forest management where multiple interests overlap (conservation, sustainable forestry, recreation, livestock husbandry). We specialize in a wide range of taxa, with an emphasis in forest specialists of conservation concern (Capercaillie, Boreal owl, brown bear, forest bats), as well as entire forest communities used as bioindicators (birds, saproxylic beetles). We use the parametrization of forest habitat structure along with direct biodiversity indicators to assess the impact of human activities (mainly forestry and public use) on forest ecosystems. For these assessments, we use emerging and cutting-edge visual and acoustic technologies, while we also develop novel technological solutions. We also have a long experience on large carnivore conservation and the dimensions of the human-carnivore conflict. Our geographical reach largely encompasses the Mediterranean area and the boreo-alpine forests of Southern Europe (Pyrenees), but we have experience in other regions (Canada, Asia, Central Europe).
Biology of interactions
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Entomology
Forestry and forest sciences
Mammalogy
Management sciences
Ornithology
Other Biological Sciences
Plant Sciences
Zoology
We are interested in joining projects that investigate the impact of human activities, such as recreation or forestry on wildlife, employ innovative technologies for biodiversity monitoring, and implement forest management strategies aimed at species conservation. Our focus includes vast experience on birds, small and large mammals, and saproxylic organisms.