Personal profile
Research interests
I am a PhD student on the London NERC DTP based at King’s College London, UCL and Kew Gardens, passionate about working with people and wildlife for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
My research combines ecological and social methods for the conservation of useful plant species in Colombia – species with reported human uses. Working as part of the Useful Plants and Fungi of Colombia Project (UPFC) at Kew, my research focuses on identifying potential Important Plant Areas (IPAs), investigating local knowledge and use of plants, and evaluating the potential of conservation-through-use approaches. I apply mixed-methods from the fields of ecology, biogeography and conservation social science.
Before starting my PhD, I worked as an ecological consultant for a global engineering and development consultancy, gaining experience of working in industry at the interface of social and ecological systems.
Education/Academic qualification
MSc Environmental Technology - Ecological Management, Master of Science, Imperial College London
Sept 2014 → Sept 2015
Award Date: 4 Sept 2015
Biology with a Year in Industry, Bachelor of Science, Imperial College London
Sept 2010 → Jun 2014
Award Date: 5 Sept 2014
Keywords
- QK Botany
- Ethnobotany
- QH301 Biology
- Biodiversity Conservation
- GE Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Resource Management
- Socio-Ecological Systems
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bridging local and scientific knowledge for area-based conservation of useful plants in Colombia
Kor, L., Fernández-Lucero, M., Granados Flórez, D. A., Dawson, T. P. & Diazgranados, M., Feb 2024, In: AMBIO. 53, 2, p. 309-323 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identifying important plant areas for useful plant species in Colombia
Kor, L. & Diazgranados, M., Aug 2023, In: BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION. 284, 110187.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Annotated checklist of useful plants of Colombia
Diazgranados, M., Cossu, T., Kor, L., Gori, B., Torres, G., Aguilar-Giraldo, Jiménez-Pastrana, Guevara-Ruiz, Carretero, J., d'Souza, J., Agudelo-Zamora, H., Ávila, F. A. & Negrão, R., 2022, Catalogue of Useful Plants of Colombia. Royal Botanic Gardens, KewResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Assessing extinction risk coverage and identifying geographical hotspots to guide conservation action for Colombia's useful plants
Kor, L., Lopez-Gallego, C., Castellanos-Castro, C. & Diazgranados, M., 2022, Catalogue of Useful Plants of Colombia.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Assessing habitat connectivity in environmental impact assessment: a case-study in the UK context
Kor, L., O’Hickey, B., Hanson, M. & Coroi, M., 2022, In: Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal. 40, 6, p. 495-506 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Citations (Scopus)
Thesis
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Plant conservation in Colombia: Interdisciplinary approaches for the protection of useful plant species
Kor, L. (Author), Diazgranados, M. (Supervisor), Dawson, T. (Supervisor) & Homewood, K. (Supervisor), 1 Jun 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Prizes
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Forestscapes: cocreating immersive soundscapes for more diverse, interdisciplinary and participatory environmental research and interventions
Gray, J. (Recipient), Borie, M. (Recipient), Saenz de Sicilia, A. (Recipient), Chan, A. Y. T. (Recipient), Bounegru, L. (Recipient), Colombo, G. (Recipient), Day, S. (Recipient), Schreckenberg, K. (Recipient), Yadav, K. (Recipient), Vrikki, P. (Recipient), Geoghegan, B. (Recipient), Kor, L. (Recipient), Smith, A. (Recipient) & Tavmen English, G. (Recipient), 11 Jan 2023
Prize: Other distinction