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Scope
Research and development
Research and scientific collaboration in ecological restoration
Are you carrying out or planning research related to drylands, reforestation or land restoration?
Let’s explore how we can support your work, share data and test innovative approaches together.
Scientific collaboration
Connecting research, land restoration and environmental impact
Desert Leaves can collaborate with universities, research centres, scientific teams, PhD students and organisations working on restoration, biodiversity, carbon, water management and dryland ecosystem resilience.
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Approach
Applied research
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Collaboration
Data, fieldwork and pilots
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Goal
Ecological innovation
Research and development
Desert Leaves works on the ground through reforestation, ecological restoration and degraded landscape regeneration projects. This experience can support scientific research requiring field context, access to real projects, environmental data, pilot testing or collaboration with local stakeholders.
How we can support your work
The collaboration can be adapted to the type of research, project stage, data needs and team availability.
- ✓Access to field context: Connection with real reforestation, land restoration and sustainable land management projects.
- ✓Data exchange: Exploration of impact data, plantation monitoring, biodiversity, carbon, water or soil evolution.
- ✓Pilots and innovation: Possibility to test innovative approaches in ecological restoration, monitoring, climate adaptation or nature-based solutions.
- ✓Connection with local actors: Coordination with landowners, communities, municipalities, volunteers and organisations connected to the territory.
Potential areas
Research and collaboration areas
We can explore collaborations across different fields related to dryland restoration and degraded ecosystems.
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Reforestation and ecological restoration
Design, monitoring and evaluation of restoration projects in degraded landscapes.
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Biodiversity and habitats
Research on the recovery of flora, fauna, ecological corridors and habitat improvement.
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Carbon and ecosystem services
Analysis of carbon sequestration, hydrological benefits, soil retention and ecosystem value.
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Technology and environmental monitoring
Use of data, sensors, remote sensing, AI or digital tools to measure impact and land evolution.
Generated impact
How to start a collaboration
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Tell us about your research
Share the topic, goals, project stage and main needs.
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We assess the fit
We review whether Desert Leaves can provide context, data, local network or space for testing.
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We define the collaboration
We agree on scope, roles, timeline, information needs and next steps.
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We test and learn together
We work with real cases to generate useful knowledge and environmental impact.
Send us a message
Complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Research and scientific collaboration
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about scientific collaboration
What type of researchers can Desert Leaves collaborate with?
We can explore collaborations with universities, research centres, PhD candidates, students, environmental consultancies, scientific organisations and entities working on ecological restoration, drylands, reforestation or sustainability.
Can Desert Leaves share data?
It depends on the project, type of data, availability and terms of use. We can review on a case-by-case basis what information can be shared and under what conditions.
Can pilot tests be carried out?
Yes, if there is a fit with active projects, land conditions and team capacity. Collaboration is defined case by case.
Can the collaboration be international?
Yes, especially if the research is related to drylands, ecological restoration, reforestation or climate resilience.
What happens after I submit the form?
We will review your proposal and contact you to assess whether there is a collaboration opportunity.