EMERGE PROJECT
Metapopulation study of frogs from the southern temperate forest and epidemiological management
Spatial and temporal dynamics of an emerging multi-species host parasite system
Location
The austral temperate forest of Chile and Argentina is a unique ecosystem, home to a wide range of endemic plants and animals. Unfortunately, these environments are highly threatened by human activity.
Species
We study the spatio-temporal dynamics, at the landscape level, of three endemic frogs (Darwin’s frog, rosy ground frog, and gray wood frog) infected with the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis). This fungus causes chytridiomycosis, an emerging infectious disease in Chile and several regions of the world.
Application
This is an applied project aimed at delivering practical recommendations for conservation practitioners and policymakers. The goal is to ensure the long-term survival of forest anuran metapopulations, even in the face of recurrent chytridiomycosis outbreaks. The recommendations will be designed to be clear, actionable, and directly applicable to support effective conservation strategies.
To study the metapopulation dynamics of three endemic amphibians from the southern temperate forest.
1.
To understand the spatio-temporal dynamics of the chytrid fungus in Darwin’s frog metapopulations, and the influence of potential reservoirs on this process.
2.
To test the effectiveness of a mitigation measure against chytridiomycosis (exclusion fences) in Darwin’s frog populations.
3.
To design guidelines for the population and epidemiological management of Darwin’s frog metapopulations.
4.
THE TEAMTHE TEAM
Exclusionary fences, a potential mitigation action against chytridiomycosis in Darwin’s frog populations.
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Investigadores mueven planchas de aluminio (A) y un trabajador cava una zanja para instalar estas planchas en un día lluvioso (B). Una cerca terminada rodea una población local de ranita de Darwin (C y D). Fieldworkers move the aluminium sheets used to build the exclosures (A) and a fieldworker is digging a ditch during a day of harsh weather (B). An exclusionary fence surrounds a Darwin's frog population (C and D).
Andres Valenzuela Sanchez
Principal investigator / Principal investigator
Soledad Delgado
Co-investigator /
collaborator
Leonardo Bacigalupe
Co-investigator /
collaborator
Claudio Soto
azath
Co-investigator /
collaborator
Professor Andrew
Cunningham
Co-investigator /
collaborator
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