Tiny wasp now confirmed to be a new species, belongig to the genus Probaryconus. Publication in the pipeline. Inspiration for BRC logo.
A new genus of Heteroptera (true bugs). Possibly a new subfamily. If confirmed, the first subfamiliy in 20 years, according to Brazilian specialists.
May 02, 2016: BRC 09/15 Wood-decay fungi project did one more fieldwork at Paragominas. Jenni, Bjorn, Kadri and Adriene are part of this research group coordinated by Karl-Henrik. We are expecting great results for the biodiversity conservation in the Amazon.
Photos: Kadri Runnel
March 12-13, 2016: It was our 5th scientific committee and the 3rd board meeting of BRC at Paragominas. All partner institutions were represented and the discussion was very productive. News are coming for this year.
Photo: Torkjell Leira
March 14-16, 2016: BRC was supporter of the Workshop in Forestry Restoration, Conservation and Sustainable Use of Amazon Biodiversity. The event was a success and the research network for Amazon restoration has already started. We are looking forward for new events. In the picture, Torkjell Leira (UiO/BRC), André Carvalho (UiO/BRC), Lourdes Ruivo (MPEG), Fridtjof Mehlum (UiO), Selma Ohashi (UFRA) and Øystein Wiig (UiO) (from left to right)
Photo: Torkjell Leira
March 11, 2016: It was special day for BRC. It was the first meeting between Hydro employees and the researchers. A moment to share knowledge about the mining activities and the researches done and that will be done at Hydro area.
Photo: Hydro Paragominas
