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Molecular phylogenetic studies of Caribbean palms (Arecaceae) and their relationships to biogeography and conservation
(2008)
The Caribbean Islands are one of the world’s 34 biodiversity hotspots, remarkable for its biological richness and the high level of threat to its flora and fauna. The palms (family Arecaceae) are well represented in the ...
Building community through socially responsible tourism : a collaborative success in the Dominican Republic
(2008)
This paper outlines the strategies and successes of corporate and university collaboration in an eco-friendly oceanfront resort, second home enclave, airport, and biodiversity research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Analysis of the Pterocarpus officinalis forests in the Gran Estero (Dominican Republic)
(2009)
This paper deals with the geological, historical, bioclimatic and floristic aspects of the northern sector of the Caribbean-Atlantic Subprovince. By means of phytosociological vegetation samples, we focussed our attention ...
Estructura poblacional y reproducción natural de diez especies de un bosque nublado en República Dominicana
(2001)
En las cordilleras de la República Dominicana, en las vertientes expuestas hacia los vientos alisios, en altitudes de aproximadamente 1000 a 2000 metros, existen bosques nublados, caracterizados por una gran frecuencia de ...
Perfeccionamiento de las tablas de cubicación de trozas de Pinus occidentalis Sw. en el Plan Sierra, República Dominicana
(2001)
El Plan Sierra en República Dominicana cuenta con dos aserraderos (uno de ellos portátil) y se encuentra en proceso de fortalecer su industria de aserrado. Con la reubicación de un centro que está desactivado y la adquisición ...
First record of the Indo-Pacific red lionfish Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) for the Dominican Republic
(2008)
A new record of the Indo-Pacific red lionfish Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Osteichthyes: Scorpaenidae) is reported for the Dominican Republic, observed in the National Submarine Park of Monte Cristi on May 24, 2008. ...
Linking community and national park development : a case from the Dominican Republic
(2002)
National parks have complex relationships with local communities that impact both conservation success and community well-being. Integrated conservation arid development projects have been a key approach to managing these ...
Los suelos como recursos naturales : antecedentes de estudios
(2001)
Este artículo es una reseña del informe de un trabajo que marcó un hito en el estudio de los recursos naturales de Republica Dominicana: "Reconocimiento y evaluación de los recursos naturales de la Republica Dominicana : ...
Preliminary report on the distribution and status of Cyclura ricordii along the southern shore of Lago Enriquillo
(2007)
Ricord’s Iguana (Cyclura ricordii) is endemic to Hispaniola, where it is one of two species of Rock Iguanas on the island. Ricord’s Iguana is critically endangered according to the current IUCN Red List. The population is ...
Conserving Cyclura ricordii 2007
(2008)
The recovery of C. ricordii is part of Grupo Jaragua’s program to conserve biodiversity in the biosphere reserve in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic, thought to be one of the most diverse sites in the insular ...