I’m an ecologist, conservationist, and writer focused on South American rainforests.
Since 2013 I've been a senior conservation ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History. For 20 years before that I worked as a plant collector and field ecologist on science and conservation projects in South America. In 2003–2008 I ran an Amazonian research station in Madre de Dios, Peru. I've authored and co-authored more than 100 papers and book chapters on Amazonian ecology and conservation, and edited 20 books. I've also published a number of non-scientific essays and stories.
You can see my CV here.
Recent news about my work are here.
Speaking engagements
I love talking about tropical forests with a broad range of audiences. I'm happy to speak in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.