A study finds that high temperatures and low rainfall cause a timing mismatch between the flowering period of plants and the time of flight of butterflies. The moments of maximum florescence and butterfly abundance are separated by a mean time of 70 days, increasing in years with marked drought.
A study in which CREAF participates has revealed that marmots reintroduced in the Pyrenees have very low genetic variability because they come from only two alpine areas and have not mixed. Surprisingly, this low genetic diversity has not proved to be an impediment in reintroduction, which has turned out to be a total success.
The Climate Group - States & Regions Alliance highlights Catalonia as an example to follow in areas such as transport, energy efficiency, governance, and adaptation and resilience to climate change; the latter two are areas in which CREAF participates actively, collaborating with the Catalonian Strategy for Adaptation to Climate change and as co-leader of the Pyrenean Climate Change Observatory.
The CREAF's scientific coordinator, Enrique Doblas, will be coordinating the Node for Opportunities, Development and Environment, based on his experience as manager of the MENFRI project. The NODE will be a service-hub able to provide innovative sustainable development solutions, technical and policy advisory capacities and market opportunities.
Created by CREAF and GBIF.ES, Natusfera consists of a web portal and application for mobile devices which will host information about living beings observed in nature including photo sharing and location. The European Citizen Science Association considers Natusfera to be a benchmark model for initiatives of this type, and has proposed that it be translated into as many languages as possible.
Taking place during the II Mediterranean Forest Innovation and Development Week from May 12th to 14th, this event brought together more than 60 representatives, willing to find their match for future collaborations in forestry research, innovation and business activities.
