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People

The diverse team overseeing Project Tarsier's operations and activities is based in Australia and the Philippines. The Project is led by a team from the Forest Research Institute at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Australia, working in collaboration with Visayas State University (VSU), Philippines.

UniSC staff

John Herbohn
Professor John Herbohn

Director, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; Professor of Tropical Forestry; Forest Research Institute

jherbohn@usc.edu.au

Grahame Applegate
Associate Professor Grahame Applegate

Principal Research Fellow; Deputy Project Director, Leader HSSE and Reforestation - Project Tarsier

gapples@usc.edu.au

Liz Ota
Dr Liz Sousa Ota

Research Fellow (Leader Social Engagement and Management -Project Tarsier) Forest Research Institute

lota@usc.edu.au

Nestor Gregorio
Dr Nestor Gregorio

Research Fellow;| Leader Stakeholder Engagement and Management - Project Tarsier, Forest Research Institute

ngregori@usc.edu.au

Dr Micah Scudder
Dr Micah Scudder

Adjunct | Forest Research Institute

mscudder@usc.edu.au

Christo Snyman
Christo Snyman

Financial Manager, Project Tarsier, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre, Forest Research Institute

csnyman@usc.edu.au

Bob Fisher
Dr Bob Fisher

Senior Research Fellow, Forest Research Institute

rfisher1@usc.edu.au

Daria Vega
Dr Dora Carias Vega

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre

dcariasvega@usc.edu.au

Dr Alexandra Catling

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Forest Research Institute

acatling@usc.edu.au

Luiz Pereira

Casual/Admin Projects, Forest Research Institute

lpereira@usc.edu.au

Inez Mahony
Dr Inez Mahony

Centre Manager, Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research | Project Manager, Project Tarsier, Tropical Forests and People Research Centre

imahony1@usc.edu.au

Ricardo Goncalves Pereira Pelser

Admin/Projects, Forest Research Institute

rgoncalvespere@usc.edu.au

Kelly Stuart
Kelly Stewart

General Manager, Forest Research Institute

KAMurphy@usc.edu.au

Nikolaos Kokkas
Dr Nick Kokkas

Remote Sensing/GIS Analyst, Forest Research Institute

nkokkas@usc.edu.au

Calum Mcrae
Calum McRae

Remote Sensing/GIS Analyst, Forest Research Institute

cmcrae@usc.edu.au

UNISC STUDENTS

<ul> <li>Marlea Muñez, Philippines Project Manager</li> <li>Mary Joy Bangcore, Casual Enumerator</li> <li>Hizon Betonio, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Herminigildo Dano, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Camilo Vicente Docdoc, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Ransom Fiel, Team Leader (So. Leyte)</li> <li>Tiffany Kane Kim Garduce, Temporary Enumerator</li> <li>Von Hensar Goltiano, Research Assistant</li> <li>Nenio Gomez, Driver</li> <li>Christian Gonzales, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Dr Rotacio Gravoso, In-country Lead (Implementation)</li> <li>Jhanrey Leysa, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Rolando Lorejas, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Jaquilline Managbanag, Temporary Enumerator</li> <li>Raymund Moca, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Nova Santa Parcia, Administrative Officer</li> <li>Dr Arturo E. Pasa, In-country Coordinator</li> <li>Dr Dennis Peque, Health, Safety, Security and Environment Component Leader</li> <li>Katty Rife, Research Aide</li> <li>Crisanto Solano, Driver</li> <li>Gino Toco, Casual Enumerator</li> <li>Rogelio Tripoli, Team Leader (Biliran)</li> <li>Devone Bardillo, Administrative Officer</li> <li>Frances Isabelle David, Administrative Officer</li> <li>Romel Gacad, Administrative Officer</li> <li>Rose Bartido, Administrative Officer</li> <li>Joel Nayre, Driver</li> <li>Jonathan Duena, Driver</li> <li>Nenio Gomez, Driver</li> <li>Shaina Mae Figueroa, Research Aide</li> <li>Jake Acma, Research Aide</li> <li>Jeffrey Hatud, Research Aide</li> <li>Margeaux Velarde, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Jezame Cerna, Science Research Assistant</li> <li>Divina Bedico, Senior Laboratory Analyst</li> <li>Eddie Gabuya, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Alvin Castillon, Utility Labourer</li> <li>Art Caballero, Utility Messenger</li> <li>Marlon Bote, Community Development Officer</li> <li>Jose Palana, Research Aide</li> <li>Mark Escobido, Research Aide</li> <li>Roy Montilla, Research Aide</li> <li>Celso Nodalo, Research Aide</li> <li>Reyno Tarculas, Research Aide</li> <li>Don Valdez, Research Aid</li> <li>Kenth Garillo, Support Officer</li> <li>Deniella Geravacio, Research Aide</li> <li>Francis Olitres, Research Aide</li> <li>Andry Lopez, Research Aide</li> <li>Margraf Eslopor, Community Development Assistant</li> <li>Christine Avelino, Research Aide</li> <li>Leonardo Alba, Research Aide</li> <li>Hyacinth Libarios, Research Aide</li> </ul>
<ul> <li>Milad Pour (PhD candidate) - <em>Improving smallholder livelihoods to support reforestation in tropical forests</em></li> <li>Tomiwa Oluwajuwon (PhD candidate) - <em>Assisted natural regeneration in forest restoration in the Philippines</em></li> <li>Fellice Catello (PhD candidate) - <em>Estimating forest above ground biomass through mobile laser scanning (MLS) and UAV airborn laser scanning for restoration in the Philippines</em></li> <li>Jenny Vivian (PhD candidate) - <em>Biodiversity conservation in reforestation</em></li> <li>Igor Nascimento De Carvalho - <em>Benefit sharing in climate benefits from reforestation</em></li> </ul>