Entry #11: How to Use the Forest without Losing the Forest with Dr. Raquel Thomas
Dr. Raquel Thomas is the Director of Resource Management & Training at the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development. Raquel got her PhD in tropical forest ecology in London, where she studied the role of rodents in seed dispersal in neotropical forests. Raquel has always had a passion for forests and tree composition, which led her to continue research on the diverse plant communities of the Guiana Shield region. In 2005, Raquel started her position as the Director of Resource Management & Training at Iwokrama and has led the organization ever since, ensuring that the forest remains protected while also providing income for local communities. In this episode, we discuss how sustainable forest management works, why conservation is so much more than just science, and how business can partner with indigenous communities to protect biodiversity.