Klima Expo & Conference Dr. Stephen Hedges

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  • Posted By : Stephen Hedges
  • Posted On : Sep 07, 2022
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  • Category : Special Guest
  • Description : Dr. Hedges is Carnell Professor and Director of the Center for Biodiversity at Temple University in Philadelphia. He studies the tree of life and biodiversity and has a field program on Caribbean islands. His work in Haiti led to the creation of 3 national parks and the founding of Haiti National Trust (www.haititrust.org) together with Philippe Bayard. He also created scientific and conservation databases on the Caribbean including Caribherp (www.caribherp.org), Caribmap (www.caribmap.org), and Caribnature (www.caribnature.org).

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  • Dr. Hedges is Carnell Professor and Director of the Center for Biodiversity at Temple University in Philadelphia. He studies the tree of life and biodiversity and has a field program on Caribbean islands. His work in Haiti led to the creation of 3 national parks and the founding of Haiti National Trust (www.haititrust.org) together with Philippe Bayard. He also created scientific and conservation databases on the Caribbean including Caribherp (www.caribherp.org), Caribmap (www.caribmap.org), and Caribnature (www.caribnature.org).