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Anita Studer

Milestones in Anita Studer's life path

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Save a forest and turn it into a Federal Biological Reserve for Brazil

Since 1980, she has been actively involved in saving a forest in the northeast of Brazil. This forest represented the last survival of the Atlantic Rainforest that once extended over 6’000 km along the Brazilian coastline. In 1989 the Biological Reserve of Pedra Talhada was created by the Brazilian government. Since then, Anita Studer and the Nordesta Association have been partners in the management of the reserve with ICMBio, Instituto Chico Mendes da Biodiversidade.

Education

Ph.D. thesis in tropical ornithological research – University of Nancy, France, 1995

D.E.S. Diploma of Advanced Studies in Environment – University of Nancy, France, 1983

Law degree (Bachelor) – University of Geneva 1974

Maturité Fédérale (BAC) – Collège du Soir, Geneva 1968

Activities for the environment

2022-2023
Program initiation: Rainwater harvesting from rooftops.
2022-2023
Program development: forest corridors, ecological agriculture and rescue of water sources.
2002-2022
Development and safeguarding of native bees in the Amazonian Forest.
2016-2018
Coordination of reforestation projects in Brazil, Cape Verde, Togo.
2015-2016
Preparing to plant the 6,000,000ème tree in Brazil.
2006/2014
Campaign for the protection of raptors and parrots in the Amazon.
2004-2010
Responsible for the "Solar Energy for Schools" project in Brazil.

Scientific activities

2020-2022
Inventories and mapping of 100 native tree species, georeferenced, State of Alagoas, Brazil.
1980-2022
Etudes éco-éthologiques des oiseaux brésiliens : Analyses comportementales pour l’établissement de stratégies de conservation.
1989-2017
Technical coordination of 15 tropical university research projects in the fields of pedology, hydrology, botany, mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles, gastropods, insects and birds.
2015-2017
Collaboration for drafting the guidelines of the Master Plan of the Biological Reserve of Pedra Talhada.

Associative activities

2021
Creation of two women's football clubs in Quebrangulo, Alagoas, Brazil.
2017
Creation of the association NORDESTA ANUMARA FLORESTAS in Quebrangulo, Alagoas, Brazil.
2015
Organized support for two men's soccer clubs in Quebrangulo, Brazil.
2010
Foundation of the young children's group "Advogados da Natureza", Quebrangulo
2009
Creation and organization of the network "Eco-cultural caravans" in Brazil.
2008
Creation of the "Youth for Nature" and "Women Citizens for the Environment" clubs, Alagoas, Brazil.
2002
Organization of the program "The way to school for girls", Brazil.
1997
International coordination of the Brazilian associations Pedra Talhada and Nordesta.
1985
Creation of the association Nordesta Reforestation & Education in Geneva, Switzerland, and in Nancy, France.
1978
Foundation of the ecological group "Ailes Ouvertes", Geneva, for promoting conferences on the flora and fauna of the Alps in Swiss and French schools.
1977
Vice-President of the Association "Nature & Images" for the protection of the environment in Haute-Savoie, Scionzier, France.

Publications

Books

2022
In preparation: Raptors of Brazil : their behavior and survival strategies.
2018
Studer, A., Nusbaumer, L. & Spichiger, R. , 2018. Biodiversity of the Biological Reserve of Pedra Talhada, States of Alagoas and Pernambuco, Brazil. Translation by Ed. Boissiera, vol 68, Geneva, 818 p.1/3 1994.
2015
Studer, A., Nusbaumer, L. & Spichiger, R., 2015. Biodiversidade da Reserva Biológica de Pedra Talhada (Estados Alagoas/Pernambuco), Brasil. Ed. Boissiera, vol. 68, Geneva, 818 pp.

Scientific publications

2023
Studer, A., Sousa, M. and Stoudmann, G. (2023) ‘The nest of the Scarlet-headed Blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus in Brazil with notes on its breeding behavior’, Ornitología Neotropical, 34(2). doi:10.58843/ornneo.v34i2.1151.
2023
Studer, A., & Crozariol, M. A. (2023). New breeding information on Brazilian birds. 2: Columbidae and Cuculidae. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists’ Club, 143(4), 485-553. https://doi.org/10.25226/bboc.v143i4.2023.a6.
2023
Studer, A., Sousa, M. and Stoudmann, G. (2023) ‘The nest of the Scarlet-headed Blackbird Amblyramphus holosericeus in Brazil with notes on its breeding behavior’, Ornitología Neotropical, 34(2). doi:10.58843/ornneo.v34i2.1151.
2022
Studer, A., & Crozariol, M. A. (2022). New breeding information on Brazilian birds. 1: Rheidae, Tinamidae, Anhimidae, Anatidae, Cracidae and Podicipedidae. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists’ Club, 142(4). https://doi.org/10.25226/bboc.v142i4.2022.a4
2021a
Studer, A. & Crozariol, M.A., 2021. Breeding ecology of Rufous Casiornis Casiornis rufus in south-east Brazil. Bull. B.O.C. 2021 141 (2):169-178.
2021b
Studer, A., Ballarini, Y. & Marini, M., 2021. Breeding biology of Hooded Tanager Nemosia pileata in Brazil. Bulletin of the British Ornithologists’ Club, 141(4).
2021c
Studer, A., Batista, L., Gomes, B.M.C. & Marini, M. A., 2021. Parental infanticide and cannibalism by the Red-legged Seriema Cariama cristata, The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 133(2), 354-358, (29 décembre 2021). https://doi.org/10.1676/21-00048.
2020
Studer, A. & Crozariol, M.A., 2020. Biologia reprodotiva de Gubernetes yetapa (Passeriformes. Tyrannidae) no sudeste do Brasil. Atualidades Ornitológicas 218:4-8.
2019
Studer, A., de Sousa Cardoso, M. & Barcena Goyena, B., 2019. Breeding biology and nesting success of the endemic Black-cheeked Gnateater Conopophaga melanops. Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, Volume 54, 2019 - Issue 3.
2018a
Studer, A., de Sousa Cardoso, M. & Barcena Goyena, B., 2018. The breeding biology and nest success of the Short-tailed Antthrush Chamaeza campanisona (Aves: Formicariidae) in the Atlantic rainforest of northeastern Brazil. Zoologia 35.
2018b
Studer, A., de Sousa Cardoso, M. & Barcena Goyena, B., 2018. Description of the nest and notes on nestling feeding of Lesser Hornero, Furnarius minor (Passeriformes: Furnariidae) in a tributary of the Amazonian River, Brazil. Atualidades Ornitológicas 264.
2018c
Studer, A. & Barcena Goyena, B., 2018. Nesting biology of Squirrel Cuckoo Piaya cayana at two localities in eastern Brazil. Bull. B.O.C. 138 (3):228-243. https://doi.org/10.25226/bboc.v138i3.2018.a4
2017
Studer, A., de Sousa Cardoso, M. & Barcena Goyena, B., 2017. Reproduction and nest success of the Scalloped Antbird Myrmoderus ruficauda (Passeriformes: Thamnophilidae), in an Atlantic rainforest of norheastern Brazil. Atualidades Ornitológicas,199: 33-35.
2014
Guimarães, J.R.A., Studer, A. & Trivellato, C., 2014. Educação ambiental no entorno da Reserva Biológica de Pedra Talhada Fórum ambiental da Alta Paulista 10:32-45.
1994a
Studer, A., 1994. Analysis of Nest Success in Brazilian Birds Présentation au Congrès de Zoologie, Vienne; 1994 Journal f. Ornith.135/3.
1994b
Studer, A. & Teixeira, D.M., 1994. Notes on Buff-fronted Owl Aegolius Harrisii, Brasil. Bull.BOC 114(1).
1993
Studer, A. & Teixeira, D.M., 1993. Notas sobre a biologia reprodutivade Asthenes luizae, Vielliard. (Aves, Furnariidae). in Resumos III Congresso Brasileiro de Ornitologia. Cirne, M. P. Ed. Editora da Universidade Católica Pelotas. Pelotas, Brésil.
1991
Studer, A., 1991. Taux de réussite des nids de trois peuplements d’oiseaux du Brésil et stratégies adaptatives. Université de Nancy II, France. Thèse : 1-209.
1990
Studer, A. & Vielliard, J., 1990. Rev. Ararajuba, I., 1990. The Nest of the Wing-banded Hornero Furnarius figulus in Northeastern Brazil.
1988
Studer, A. & Vieillard, J., 1988. Première contribution à l'écologie de l'Ictéride Curaeus forbesi perte in natura de l'Icteridé Curaeus forbesi, Mémoire Université de Nancy.
1985
Studer A. 1985. (15.05.1985 Rev 15.11.1985) Estudo Ecologico de Pedra Talhada (Serra das Guaribas e Serra do Calvaleiro). Pedido para a preservação desta floresta, dirigido a : Sua Excelência o Governador do Estado de Alagoas, Sr Divaldo Surguagy, Maceio e as Autoridades Municipais de Quebrangulo, Srs Frederico Maia e Marcelo Lima.
1983
Studer, A., 1983. La redécouverte in natura de l'Icteridé Curaeus forbesi, Mémoire Université de Nancy.

Educational comic books

2019
Studer A, Boroni S. & Albrecht M. 2019. Lili la Fourmi au secours de la Harpie Féroce. BD pédagogique. Ed. Nordesta Genève, 60 p. Français et Portugais.
2017
Studer A., Boroni S. & Spitznagel N. 2017. Lili la Fourmi à la recherche de l’oiseau bleu. BD pédagogique. 2017. Ed. Nordesta Genève, 52 p. Français, Portugais. Allemand en 2019.
2016
Studer, A., Boroni, S. & Spitznagel, N., 2016. Lily the Ant faces a monster...and the prowess of forest animals. Educational comic book. Ed. Nordesta Geneva, 52 p. French, English, German and Portuguese.
2015
Studer, A., Boroni, S. & Spitznagel, N., 2015. Lili the Ant and the treasure of the Pedra Talhada forest. Educational comic book. Ed. Nordesta Geneva, 48 p. French, English, German and Portuguese.

Eponyms

Trapeliopsis studerae (2018 Lichen)
Eugenia studerae (2018 Plante Myrtaceae)
Dendrosophus studerae (2014 Amphibien)

Awards and distinctions

2022
Celebrating 30 years of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Geneva
2015
Honorary distinction from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Amazonia, Manaus
2015
Nomination of honorary citizen of the municipality of Boa Vista dos Ramos, Amazon State, Brazil
2013
Honorary Professor of the University Foundation of Iguatama, FEVASF, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2009
Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor of the French Republic.
2007
Yves Rocher "Terre des Femmes" Award, Paris, France.
2004
Medal "Nise Magalhães da Silveira" awarded by the Governor of the State of Alagoas, Brazil.
2003
Honorary member of the CDPar "Center for the Conservation of the Springs of the Rio Parnaíba", Alto Parnaïba, State of Maranhão, Brazil.
2001
Honorary citizen of the municipality of Quebrangulo, State of Alagoas, Brazil.
1993
Honorary member of the Federal University of the State of Alagoas, Maceio, Brazil.
1990
Rolex Award for Enterprise, Geneva.
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