Editorial Board Members--Ecosystems

Eduardo earned his PhD in Biology (agroecology) at the University of Michigan, USA, and has been a Professor in Agroforestry at CATIE, Costa Rica for three decades. His current field of research focuses on the optimal design and management of trees on farms, shade design and management in multi-strata agroforestry systems with coffee and cacao, and tree management in silvopastoral systems. Dr. Somarriba, who has worked as a senior academic and research leader at various positions at CATIE as well as a consultant, has led many rural development projects in various Latin American countries and has published more than 200 publications, including scientific articles, technical manuals, books, and educational materials for university students and farmers.

Agriculture; Ecosystem ecology; Biodiversity; Climate change