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Croton scouleri Hook. f.
Species Database Croton scouleri Hook. f.
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.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Miconia robinsoniana Cogn.
Ecosistemas
Geoportal Ecosistemas
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Cordia lutea Lam.
Species Database Cordia lutea Lam.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Scalesia affinis Hook. f.
Species Database Scalesia affinis Hook. f.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Cinchona pubescens Vahl
Species Database Cinchona pubescens Vahl
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Propuesta Científica DPNG IID 2024
Esteban Barrera
Sustainable Fisheries

The artisanal fishing sector is vital to the Galapagos Islands, but it is facing increasing challenges such as climate change, unfair value chains, and over-exploitation. Our program seeks to create a more prosperous, autonomous, and fair seafood system that is respectful of the natural environment, and fosters resilience against environmental, socio-economic, and climate change.