Hi everyone, my name is Lex Plasmans.
I know its a bit late but I had some troubles getting access here. I'm a Dutch tropical field ecologist currently based in Colombia, South America. Over the years, I’ve taken part in numerous scientific field expeditions across the entire Neotropics, experiences that have profoundly shaped my commitment to protecting this region.
My academic and field background spans several disciplines, including botany, soil science, and geology. However, my true passion lies in conserving birds, primates, and herpetofauna. I first came to Colombia during my studies to conduct my thesis on a primate reintroduction program in the Llanos, and my spirit never really left. That experience sparked a deep connection with the country’s ecosystems and its extraordinary biodiversity, and I’ve been dedicated to conservation here ever since.
After the pandemic, I decided to leave behind my consultancy work to fully return to field-based conservation in the Neotropics. It took some time to find the right opportunity, but I’m now proud to work as a Project Manager with Fundación ProAves, Colombia’s leading bird conservation NGO. In this role, I help secure funding, translate our work into English, and write proposals and reports for a wide range of conservation initiatives across the country. I also feel incredibly lucky to regularly visit our 27 Nature Reserves, each located in some of Colombia’s most diverse and unique ecosystems. Home - Fundación ProAves - por la conservación en el país de las aves
I'm excited to be part of this community and the courses. I hope to connect with others who share a deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s biodiversity.
Kind regards,
Lex Plasmans
I am a Dutch tropical field ecologist living in Colombia, working as a Project Manager for the NGO Fundación ProAves. In this role, I focus on securing funding for a wide range of conservation initiatives across the country and beyond. My work allows me the privilege of frequently visiting ProAves’ 27 nature reserves spread throughout Colombia’s diverse ecosystems.
As an ecologist, my interests span multiple disciplines, including botany, geology, and soil science. However, my true passion lies in zoology, especially birds, primates, and herpetofauna. Over the years, I’ve conducted extensive scientific fieldwork throughout the Neotropics during numerous internships and expeditions. That deep connection to the region’s biodiversity ultimately led me to stay and dedicate my life to conserving the extraordinary species and habitats of what is truly the land of birds.
Soy un ecólogo tropical neerlandés radicado en Colombia, donde trabajo como Director de Gestion Proyectos para la Fundación ProAves. En esta labor, me dedico a gestionar y asegurar financiamiento para una amplia gama de iniciativas de conservación a nivel nacional e internacional. Gracias a ello, tengo el privilegio de visitar con frecuencia las 27 reservas naturales que ProAves protege en distintos puntos del país.
Como ecólogo de vocación, mis intereses abarcan diversas disciplinas como la botánica, la geología y las ciencias del suelo. Sin embargo, mi verdadera pasión está en la zoología, particularmente en las aves, los primates y la herpetofauna. A lo largo de los años, he realizado extensos trabajos de campo científico en el Neotrópico durante múltiples pasantías y expediciones. Esta conexión profunda con la biodiversidad de la región me llevó finalmente a quedarme y dedicar mi vida a conservar las especies y hábitats extraordinarios de este territorio que, con razón, puede llamarse la tierra de las aves.
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