CERNAS

Research Center
for Natural Resources,
Envioronment and Society

Luís Cláudio de Brito Brandão Guerreiro Quinta-Nova

Luís Cláudio de Brito Brandão Guerreiro Quinta-Nova
His main scientific area of activity is the use of multicriteria analysis tools in the planning and management of natural areas; the study of the effects of climate change on the distribution of plant species and habitats; Assessment of the ecological potential of plant species. He works since 1992 in land use planning and environmental impact assessment studies. He published 10 scientific books and book chapters, and 37 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Since 1995 he participated in 9 national and international research projects. He is professor in ESA-IPCB since 1996. He has advanced knowledge of GIS and Plant Ecology.