2007 International Biodiversity Conference
Bańos, Ecuador - June 16-21, 2007
Wild Spots Foundation
Nova Southeastern University Environmental Science/Studies Program
San Martin Zoological Gardens
Keynote Speaker
Leading scientist, Dr. Lou Jost, an American Ecologist from Texas,
has been living in Bańos, Ecuador for 13 years. He has methodically explored the cloud
forests at various elevations in this region of Amazonia and has made several significant discoveries,
including dozens of new species of orchids, microhabitat formation and evolution, and a mathematical system
to correctly assess biodiversity in a given area. He is a published and respected member of the scientific community.
His most recent article has been accepted to be published in ECOLOGY later this year. He is also an author and well
known ornithologist. See more at
loujost.com
and
www.ecominga.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, June 16
- 10:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
- Arrive at San Martin Zoological Gardens & Check In
- 5:00 - 6:30p.m.
- Buffet Dinner at the Zoo Café
- 7:00p.m.
- Opening Remarks & Keynote Presentation at Bańos City Hall
- Dr. Lou Jost
- Guests and Dignitaries
- 9:00p.m.
Sunday, June 17
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- 9:00a.m.-9:30a.m.
- Keynote Address I - Dr. Lou Jost: "Diversity and Similarity Measures"
- 9:30a.m.-10:00a.m.
- 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m.
- Joe Siry: "Attenuated Opportunities for Effective Wildlife Protection Due to Rapidly Changing Climate" *abstract*
- 10:45a.m.-11:15a.m.
- Emily Schmidt: "Investigating Subspecies Identity for Sasha, a Panther Living at San Martin Zoological Gardens, Ecuador"
- 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
- Navarrette Zambrano and Hugo Guillermo: "Fern Distribution in the Cloud Forests"
- 12:15p.m.-2:00p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.-2:30p.m.
- Cindy Weatherby: "Rainforest Preservation in Borneo"
- 2:45p.m.-3:15p.m.
- Eileen Horgan: "Plant Biodiversity on the Flora of Ecuador and the Upper Amazon"
- 3:30p.m.-4:00p.m.
- Chris Hunt: "Saving Biodiversity: Wolong Panda Institute's Reproductive Program for the Giant Panda"
- 4:15p.m.-7:30p.m.
- 7:30p.m.
Monday June 18
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- 9:00a.m.-9:30a.m.
- Keynote Address II- Dr. Mustafa Saleh "Biodiversity, People, and Zoonosis"
- 9:30a.m.-10:00a.m.
- 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m
- Dr. Edward O. Keith: "Measuring Biodiversity" *abstract*
- 10:45a.m.-11:15a.m
- Julianne Schrader: growing cocoa to protect the forests and wildlife in the Choco region of Ecuador
- 11:30a.m -12:00p.m.
- 12:15p.m.-2:00p.m.
- 2:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
- Sandy Koi: "Eumaeus atala florida: Biology and Conservation Status"
- 2:45p.m.-3:15p.m.
- Jeff Camper: "Terrestrial Buffer Zones and the Spatial Ecology of the Red-bellied Watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster) *abstract* "
- 3:30p.m.-4:00p.m.
- Dra. Silvana Hidalgo: "Situacion Actual de la actividad volcanica del Tungurahua y su influencia en los Recursos Naturales de su alrededor".
- 4:15p.m.-7:30p.m.
- 7:30p.m.
Tuesday June 19
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- 9:00a.m.-9:45a.m.
- Keynote Address III- Dr. Marco Jacome, Regional Director for the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment: "Ecuador, Pais Megadiverso"
- 9:45a.m.-10:00a.m.
- 10:00a.m.-10:30a.m.
- Anthony Lumby: "Biodiversity Conservation: Is there a Role for Economic Instruments?" *abstract*
- 10:45a.m.-11:15a.m.
- Joe Milmoe: "Spread of the invasive cane toad in Puerto Rico and it's effects on disruption of biodiversity and harm to the agroecosystem."
- 11:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
- 12:15p.m.-2:00p.m.
- 2:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
- Craig Lavin: "The Significance of 'Unless': Using "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss as a Model for Biodiversity Education and Awareness"
- 2:45p.m.-3:15p.m.
- Kimberly Vardeman: "Andean Condor and its Competition for Territory in the Amazonia Cloud Forests of Ecuador"
- 3:30p.m.-4:00p.m.
- Keith MacPherson: "Natural History and Environmental Pressures of the Spectacled Bear"
- 4:15p.m.-7:30p.m.
- Free Time
7:30 p.m.
- Dinner at the Hot Springs Ecuadorian Cultural night/festival
Wednesday June 20
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
- Field Trip to Puyo and Jardin Botanica Rescata
- 7:30p.m.
Thursday June 21
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 8:00 a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- 9:00a.m.- 9:30a.m.
- Joe Milmoe: "Macrophotography and Photoshop secrets that pros may not want you to know about documenting endangered/threatened species."
- 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
- Tim Breaseale: "Captive animal photography"
- 10:30 a.m.
- Optional field programs
- birding, horse back riding, river rafting, hot bathes, panning for gold, visit local markets, explore national parks, etc.
- 1:30p.m.
- 2:00p.m.
- Group One Departure for Quito
- 7:50p.m.
- Group One Flight to Miami
- No schedule meal service
Friday, June 22
- 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
- Zoo Photographic Workshops & Tours led by Tim Breaseale
- 8:00 a.m.
- Breakfast Buffet at the Zoo Café
- Group Two Check Out and Departure for Quito
Saturday, June 23
- Group Three Check Out and Departure for Quito
Sunday, June 24
- Group Four Check Out and Departure for Quito
Monday, June 25
- Group Five Check Out and Departure for Quito
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