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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pilea baurii B.L. Rob.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Muntingia calabura L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Paspalum galapageium Chase
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Informe técnico de campo Ranas 2023
Drymaria monticola Howell
Species Database Drymaria monticola Howell
Joshua Vela
Restoration of Arid Zones

In Galapagos, 83% of the landmass falls within the arid zone. Restoring plant communities in this zone is challenging and slow, and natural regeneration in severely degraded areas is very limiting. Our scientists work to restore the arid habitat across various islands in the archipelago, notably Baltra Island, which has undergone significant human alteration, and special use sites such as garbage dumps and quarries on inhabited islands.

Erythrina fusca Lour.
Species Database Erythrina fusca Lour.
Pernettya howellii Sleumer
Species Database Pernettya howellii Sleumer
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF