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MAMBO presents drone and allometry workflow in Colombia

7 July 2025

In June 2025, the MAMBO drone and allometry workflow was presented at a focused workshop held in Bogotá, Colombia. The event, titled "Prioritising Research Agenda for the Paramos in Response to Global Environmental Change", was organised by Penn State University and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The MAMBO drone processing workflow gained the attention of Colombian scientists keen to find a way of monitoring target plant species, such as their iconic Frailejon.

Held at Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, the four-day symposium brought together nearly 60 researchers, students, and conservation leaders from across the Americas and Europe. Participants explored strategies to address environmental challenges facing the páramos - high-altitude Andean ecosystems essential for biodiversity, water regulation, and climate resilience.