Science talk 'A garden on the ashes: Ascension Island and the origins of ecosystem engineering'
Barcelona
- Day
- Wed 25
- November
- Time
- 19:00
EntryFree
Where
Ronda del Guinardó, 113, el Guinardó, Barcelona
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Good to know
- Times
- Wednesday at 19.00 h
- Booking
- Booking required
- Language
- Catalan
- Speaker
- Victor Maull Miquel
- Topic
- A garden over the ashes: Ascension Island and the origins of ecosystem engineering
What's it about
Ascension Island was the setting for one of the most singular experiments of the 19th century: the deliberate transformation of a barren volcanic island into a lush, humid tropical ecosystem through the planned introduction of species from around the world, ultimately altering its microclimate. This case provides a historical precedent for contemporary debates on ecological restoration, ecosystem design, and climate change. In March 2026 the author visited the island; in this talk he will share what he discovered there and why Ascension continues to fascinate us.
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