Notes from the field & beyond.
Essays and field notes on conservation, biodiversity, environmental policy, and the science of monitoring ecosystems across North Africa.
Reforestation in Tunisia — A False Environmental Prophecy
There is a lot of hype around tree-planting. But reforestation is not always beneficial — environmentally, socially, or economically. Time to rethink our strategy.
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Policy · 2023
Environmental Governance in Tunisia
Challenges, opportunities, and key developments in protecting Tunisia's natural heritage.
13 min read
Research · 2022
The North African Wildlife Conservation Network
Building a network to foster conservation research across five North African countries.
6 min read
The Tunisian Biodiversity Community
Small steps toward unity — putting years of scientific research into open, shared value.
3 min read
Field Notes · 2024
Field Notes: Desert Biodiversity Monitoring
Lessons from ecological surveys in California's largest state park.
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Data Science · 2024
Wildlife Trade in North Africa
A CITES data analysis for North African countries, built in R.
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