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RESEARCH

Several research projects have been carried out at Tirimbina

since the 60´s.

 

The curiosity of researchers has generated numerous scientific findings that allow us to better understand one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet: the tropical rainforest.

List of
publications

General    species list

Endangered           species list

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FACILITIES

FOR RESEARCHERS

-Basic research equipment

-Lectures for college students

-Conference and meeting rooms

-Weather station

-GIS layers for the entire reserve

-Exclusive trails for research

-Lodging in a field station

PROJECTS

Rainforest, Tirimbina, Costa Rica
Bio-Bosque:                                                                       A comprehensive monitoring of the rainforest
 

An approach that allows us to evaluate and link biodiversity and acoustic landscape complexity with changes in forest structure and phenology. The project includes 6 permanent plots where all trees have been identified. Each month, bioacoustic recorders are installed, and butterfly monitoring is carried out.

Vampyriscus nymphaea, Tirimbina, Costa Rica
Bat monitoring

Mist-netting capture to estimate the diversity and abundance of species present at Tirimbina Biological Reserve.

Manacus candei nest, Tirimbina, Costa Rica
Bird nesting
 

Study of the reproductive biology of tropical birds: phenotypic plasticity and natural history.

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Native Plant Nursery
 

We collect seeds and seedlings from our forest to propagate them in a small nursery dedicated to ecological restoration. The plants are donated to local reforestation projects or sold to companies that can afford them. We currently cultivate over 60 species.

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Camera Trap Monitoring
 

We study the activity patterns and behavior of local wildlife. Our monitoring focuses on large mammals and birds that move along our trails, and since 2024, we have also begun monitoring river otters at their communal latrines.

Field

station

© 2019. Tirimbina Biological Reserve.

Photography: Emmanuel Rojas Valerio.

Text and design: Mariela García Sánchez.

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