A total of 496 se
ed traps were monitored to estimate crop size, seed removal and pre dispersal predation of 53 indivuals of netropical nutmeg (13 Virola koschnyi and 40 Virola surinamensis).
6 new females trees were found and incorporated in the monitoring program.
12 trees were monitored for frugivores visitation and seed removal, a total of 78 hrs of tree observations at Virola surinamensis were acomplished.
9 km of hikes were conducted to document frugivores feeding events.
600 lines of data was entered.
All this field work was acomplished in about 600 hrs of field work.
Thanks so much for your support to our field assistants.
“In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.” Baba Dioum