**FORESTGEO STAFF SCIENTIST POSITION!** We are hiring a Research Ecologist to focus on Central and South American Forest Dynamics, to be based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Smithsonian staff scientist positions are excellent, as is the ForestGEO team! Come be our colleague!
ForestGEO Staff Scientist - Research Ecologist, South & Central American Tropical Forests
The Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of forest function and diversity.
forestgeo.si.edu
December 2, 2024 at 3:48 PM
**FORESTGEO STAFF SCIENTIST POSITION!** We are hiring a Research Ecologist to focus on Central and South American Forest Dynamics, to be based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Smithsonian staff scientist positions are excellent, as is the ForestGEO team! Come be our colleague!
Come and be my colleague in Panama!
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
ForestGEO Staff Scientist - Research Ecologist, South & Central American Tropical Forests
The Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of forest function and diversity.
forestgeo.si.edu
December 17, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Come and be my colleague in Panama!
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
Year 14 of seed-trap collections complete!
🌳 Tyson Research Center ForestGEO Plot
#ForestEcology #ForestGEO #SeedDispersal #TysonResearchCenter
🌳 Tyson Research Center ForestGEO Plot
#ForestEcology #ForestGEO #SeedDispersal #TysonResearchCenter
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Year 14 of seed-trap collections complete!
🌳 Tyson Research Center ForestGEO Plot
#ForestEcology #ForestGEO #SeedDispersal #TysonResearchCenter
🌳 Tyson Research Center ForestGEO Plot
#ForestEcology #ForestGEO #SeedDispersal #TysonResearchCenter
🌴 Postdoctoral Fellowship — GEO-TREES 🛰️
STRI-ForestGEO seeks a Postdoc to develop satellite-based methods estimating tropical forest biomass ( #AGB), local to national scales.
📍 Panama City 🇵🇦 | 🕐 2 yrs
Details: forestgeo.si.edu/postdoctoral...
#RemoteSensing #GEO_TREES #ForestGEO #Postdoc #Hiring
STRI-ForestGEO seeks a Postdoc to develop satellite-based methods estimating tropical forest biomass ( #AGB), local to national scales.
📍 Panama City 🇵🇦 | 🕐 2 yrs
Details: forestgeo.si.edu/postdoctoral...
#RemoteSensing #GEO_TREES #ForestGEO #Postdoc #Hiring
ForestGEO
forestgeo.si.edu
September 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
🌴 Postdoctoral Fellowship — GEO-TREES 🛰️
STRI-ForestGEO seeks a Postdoc to develop satellite-based methods estimating tropical forest biomass ( #AGB), local to national scales.
📍 Panama City 🇵🇦 | 🕐 2 yrs
Details: forestgeo.si.edu/postdoctoral...
#RemoteSensing #GEO_TREES #ForestGEO #Postdoc #Hiring
STRI-ForestGEO seeks a Postdoc to develop satellite-based methods estimating tropical forest biomass ( #AGB), local to national scales.
📍 Panama City 🇵🇦 | 🕐 2 yrs
Details: forestgeo.si.edu/postdoctoral...
#RemoteSensing #GEO_TREES #ForestGEO #Postdoc #Hiring
A great job opportunity at #ForestGEO, the global network of forest dynamics plots, based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Highly recommended to forest ecologists. #vacancy
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
ForestGEO Staff Scientist - Research Ecologist, South & Central American Tropical Forests
The Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of forest function and diversity.
forestgeo.si.edu
November 27, 2024 at 6:10 PM
A great job opportunity at #ForestGEO, the global network of forest dynamics plots, based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. Highly recommended to forest ecologists. #vacancy
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: Come join us at ForestGEO, based in the Smithsonian, to study tropical forest mortality!
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Forest Mortality
The position will be based at the ForestGEO headquarters at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.
forestgeo.si.edu
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: Come join us at ForestGEO, based in the Smithsonian, to study tropical forest mortality!
🌳Check Our new study based on ForestGEO and CForBio: Conserving plant diversity is critical for enhancing carbon sequestration and mitigating the effects of climatic conditions, particularly in cold climates and regions facing an increase in arid conditions.
June 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
🌳Check Our new study based on ForestGEO and CForBio: Conserving plant diversity is critical for enhancing carbon sequestration and mitigating the effects of climatic conditions, particularly in cold climates and regions facing an increase in arid conditions.
Honored to have one of my photos on the cover of @nature.com
And thrilled to be part of this #ForestGEO study led by Yuanzhi Li and Chengjin Chu 🌴 🌳 🌐
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Photo caption: Sunrise over a tropical forest near Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah, Malaysia
And thrilled to be part of this #ForestGEO study led by Yuanzhi Li and Chengjin Chu 🌴 🌳 🌐
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Photo caption: Sunrise over a tropical forest near Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah, Malaysia
May 14, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Honored to have one of my photos on the cover of @nature.com
And thrilled to be part of this #ForestGEO study led by Yuanzhi Li and Chengjin Chu 🌴 🌳 🌐
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Photo caption: Sunrise over a tropical forest near Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah, Malaysia
And thrilled to be part of this #ForestGEO study led by Yuanzhi Li and Chengjin Chu 🌴 🌳 🌐
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Photo caption: Sunrise over a tropical forest near Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah, Malaysia
Data Scientist job - Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO), Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), data-management, computational, and bioinformatics assignments supporting research in tropical biology, ecology, and forestry. #ecologyjobs 🧪🌐🌾 trustcareers.si.edu/postings/8a2...
Data Scientist (Bioinformatics), IS- 1560- 11
Job Opening: Data Scientist (Bioinformatics), IS- 1560- 11 at Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
trustcareers.si.edu
September 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Data Scientist job - Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO), Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), data-management, computational, and bioinformatics assignments supporting research in tropical biology, ecology, and forestry. #ecologyjobs 🧪🌐🌾 trustcareers.si.edu/postings/8a2...
A great start to the field season - Forest Biodiversity Team, Tyson Research Center, Summer 2025 🌳 🔥 🌱
#ForestEcology #FireEcology #ForestGEO #TysonResearchCenter
#ForestEcology #FireEcology #ForestGEO #TysonResearchCenter
June 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A great start to the field season - Forest Biodiversity Team, Tyson Research Center, Summer 2025 🌳 🔥 🌱
#ForestEcology #FireEcology #ForestGEO #TysonResearchCenter
#ForestEcology #FireEcology #ForestGEO #TysonResearchCenter
This big pantropical analysis led by @kofitim.bsky.social integrates tree diversity, ecology and biogeography. Combining long-term records from ForestPlots and ForestGEO, reveals that faster life-history strategies tend to drive bigger ranges and more diversity.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This big pantropical analysis led by @kofitim.bsky.social integrates tree diversity, ecology and biogeography. Combining long-term records from ForestPlots and ForestGEO, reveals that faster life-history strategies tend to drive bigger ranges and more diversity.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dream job based in Panama working with the ForestGEO network! forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
ForestGEO Staff Scientist - Research Ecologist, South & Central American Tropical Forests
The Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) is a global network of forest research plots and scientists dedicated to the study of forest function and diversity.
forestgeo.si.edu
November 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Dream job based in Panama working with the ForestGEO network! forestgeo.si.edu/forestgeo-st...
I'll be presenting my work on tree growth in an everwet forest in Puerto Rico at the ForestGEO seminar next week!
Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM, EST time. Register here for the link:
smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM, EST time. Register here for the link:
smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'll be presenting my work on tree growth in an everwet forest in Puerto Rico at the ForestGEO seminar next week!
Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM, EST time. Register here for the link:
smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Mar 19, 2025 09:00 AM, EST time. Register here for the link:
smithsonian.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🌳 Small elevation differences in an Amazonian forest affect tree growth and survival, partially explaining species' habitat preferences @danielfzuleta.bsky.social #AmacayacuFDP @ForestGEO 🏔️
Read more:https://buff.ly/kYEp7N4
Read more:https://buff.ly/kYEp7N4
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🌳 Small elevation differences in an Amazonian forest affect tree growth and survival, partially explaining species' habitat preferences @danielfzuleta.bsky.social #AmacayacuFDP @ForestGEO 🏔️
Read more:https://buff.ly/kYEp7N4
Read more:https://buff.ly/kYEp7N4
Tomorrow Wed 15 April, I'll present our work on #eDNA validation in the #Luquillo LFDP at the #ForestGEO webinar series.
Starts 9:00 AM ET (15:00 CET), first a presentation by Peter Kennedy on "Tracking forest change at the North American Temperate-Boreal Ecotone"
Register here: shorturl.at/tcQj2
Starts 9:00 AM ET (15:00 CET), first a presentation by Peter Kennedy on "Tracking forest change at the North American Temperate-Boreal Ecotone"
Register here: shorturl.at/tcQj2
Seminar Series
ForestGEO Virtual Seminar Series
forestgeo.si.edu
April 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Tomorrow Wed 15 April, I'll present our work on #eDNA validation in the #Luquillo LFDP at the #ForestGEO webinar series.
Starts 9:00 AM ET (15:00 CET), first a presentation by Peter Kennedy on "Tracking forest change at the North American Temperate-Boreal Ecotone"
Register here: shorturl.at/tcQj2
Starts 9:00 AM ET (15:00 CET), first a presentation by Peter Kennedy on "Tracking forest change at the North American Temperate-Boreal Ecotone"
Register here: shorturl.at/tcQj2
Very happy to have @danielfzuleta.bsky.social visit in Uppsala! His seminar on tropical tree mortality highlighted tons of fascinating work with #ForestGEO, @ngeetropics.bsky.social, @forestplots.bsky.social and others. Great examples of how to work well with big teams on big questions in ecology!
March 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Very happy to have @danielfzuleta.bsky.social visit in Uppsala! His seminar on tropical tree mortality highlighted tons of fascinating work with #ForestGEO, @ngeetropics.bsky.social, @forestplots.bsky.social and others. Great examples of how to work well with big teams on big questions in ecology!
Interested in long-term forest plot dynamics in one of the longest running big tropical forest plots? Comparisons with other #ForestGeo plots? Check out the SEFDP forestgeo.si.edu/sites/san-em...
February 4, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Interested in long-term forest plot dynamics in one of the longest running big tropical forest plots? Comparisons with other #ForestGeo plots? Check out the SEFDP forestgeo.si.edu/sites/san-em...
Our new paper at rdcu.be/d84EE shows that wherever you are in the tropics, a 'live fast, die young' strategy drives higher species richness amongst the tree flora, made possible by the wonderful community carefully measuring trees across the tropics, underpinned by ForestPlots.net and CTFS-ForestGeo
February 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Our new paper at rdcu.be/d84EE shows that wherever you are in the tropics, a 'live fast, die young' strategy drives higher species richness amongst the tree flora, made possible by the wonderful community carefully measuring trees across the tropics, underpinned by ForestPlots.net and CTFS-ForestGeo
🌳 Call for proposals - 2025 ForestGEO Analytical Workshop, Nanyuki, Kenya
The ATFS Tropical Forest Mortality Working Group will be one of the breakout groups
Any project related to tropical tree mortality (regardless of the network) is eligible. Apply by 2/18:
forestgeo.si.edu/training-and...
The ATFS Tropical Forest Mortality Working Group will be one of the breakout groups
Any project related to tropical tree mortality (regardless of the network) is eligible. Apply by 2/18:
forestgeo.si.edu/training-and...
2025 Analytical Workshop
We are pleased to announce the 2025 ForestGEO Analytical Workshop will be held in Nanyuki, Kenya from July 14 - 29. Submit your proposal by 18 February!
forestgeo.si.edu
January 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🌳 Call for proposals - 2025 ForestGEO Analytical Workshop, Nanyuki, Kenya
The ATFS Tropical Forest Mortality Working Group will be one of the breakout groups
Any project related to tropical tree mortality (regardless of the network) is eligible. Apply by 2/18:
forestgeo.si.edu/training-and...
The ATFS Tropical Forest Mortality Working Group will be one of the breakout groups
Any project related to tropical tree mortality (regardless of the network) is eligible. Apply by 2/18:
forestgeo.si.edu/training-and...
Enjoyed a wonderful visit to the longleaf pine ecosystem at The Jones Center at Ichauway.
Many thanks to David Mason for hosting me, @jefferybcannon.bsky.social for a tour of the Ichauway Forest Dynamics Plot & ForestGEO site, and The Jones Center community for a great seminar visit. 🔥 🌱 🌼
Many thanks to David Mason for hosting me, @jefferybcannon.bsky.social for a tour of the Ichauway Forest Dynamics Plot & ForestGEO site, and The Jones Center community for a great seminar visit. 🔥 🌱 🌼
October 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Enjoyed a wonderful visit to the longleaf pine ecosystem at The Jones Center at Ichauway.
Many thanks to David Mason for hosting me, @jefferybcannon.bsky.social for a tour of the Ichauway Forest Dynamics Plot & ForestGEO site, and The Jones Center community for a great seminar visit. 🔥 🌱 🌼
Many thanks to David Mason for hosting me, @jefferybcannon.bsky.social for a tour of the Ichauway Forest Dynamics Plot & ForestGEO site, and The Jones Center community for a great seminar visit. 🔥 🌱 🌼
Many thanks to Xugao Wang, Zikun Mao and their research team for a wonderful visit to the Institute of Applied Ecology, Research Station of Changbai Mountain Forest Ecosystems, and Changbaishan Chinese Forest Biodiversity Network (CForBio) & Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) site 🌲 🌐
May 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Many thanks to Xugao Wang, Zikun Mao and their research team for a wonderful visit to the Institute of Applied Ecology, Research Station of Changbai Mountain Forest Ecosystems, and Changbaishan Chinese Forest Biodiversity Network (CForBio) & Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) site 🌲 🌐
The call for proposals for the 2025 ForestGEO Research Awards Program is now open! This is a great opportunity for graduate students / early career researchers to get support for research at ForestGEO sites. Please share with researchers who might be interested. Due Dec 10.
Awards Program
The Call for Proposals for 20245 ForestGEO Research Grants is now open! Deadline is 10 December 2025.
forestgeo.si.edu
October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The call for proposals for the 2025 ForestGEO Research Awards Program is now open! This is a great opportunity for graduate students / early career researchers to get support for research at ForestGEO sites. Please share with researchers who might be interested. Due Dec 10.
Check out our new pub led by @ilainematos.bsky.social 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
We contributed with leaf venation data from our Ecuador-Yasuni field collection funded by @ForestGEO 🌿
We contributed with leaf venation data from our Ecuador-Yasuni field collection funded by @ForestGEO 🌿
New Article: "Leaf venation network evolution across clades and scales" rdcu.be/epLNP
Evolution of leaf venation networks, from fewer, corrugated veins to high vein density and smoother loops. Herbivory as a potential driver of venation architectural changes.
Evolution of leaf venation networks, from fewer, corrugated veins to high vein density and smoother loops. Herbivory as a potential driver of venation architectural changes.
June 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Check out our new pub led by @ilainematos.bsky.social 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
We contributed with leaf venation data from our Ecuador-Yasuni field collection funded by @ForestGEO 🌿
We contributed with leaf venation data from our Ecuador-Yasuni field collection funded by @ForestGEO 🌿
What does a changing forest sound like? 🌳🎼 Check out work by @pablolopezbust.bsky.social
Data sonification of 30 years of seed dispersal patterns from a #ForestGEO dry forest in #CostaRica
Supported by Botany in Action Phipps grant and NSF! 🍃 Listen here: www.pablolopez-bustamante.com/forestition
Data sonification of 30 years of seed dispersal patterns from a #ForestGEO dry forest in #CostaRica
Supported by Botany in Action Phipps grant and NSF! 🍃 Listen here: www.pablolopez-bustamante.com/forestition
Forestition: the forest's secret stories — Pablo Lopez-Bustamante, Ph.D. candidate
www.pablolopez-bustamante.com
March 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM
What does a changing forest sound like? 🌳🎼 Check out work by @pablolopezbust.bsky.social
Data sonification of 30 years of seed dispersal patterns from a #ForestGEO dry forest in #CostaRica
Supported by Botany in Action Phipps grant and NSF! 🍃 Listen here: www.pablolopez-bustamante.com/forestition
Data sonification of 30 years of seed dispersal patterns from a #ForestGEO dry forest in #CostaRica
Supported by Botany in Action Phipps grant and NSF! 🍃 Listen here: www.pablolopez-bustamante.com/forestition