A collaborative expedition of scientists has concluded a month-long survey in one of the world’s most remote forests, located in the northern Amazon region of Guyana.
According to a release yesterday from the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), this expedition marks the most comprehensive study of the region’s ecological and biodiversity resources ever performed.
The expedition was a partnership between PAC, the Field Museum of Natural History, and numerous local Guyanese institutions. It brought together 55 experts in geology, botany, zoology, soils, and local ecology, creating a diverse team that conducted a thorough investigation of the region’s ecosystem. The survey forms part of Guyana’s expanded Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which integrates forest carbon, watershed management, and biodiversity as priority areas for conservation and sustainable development.
