Projects

Projects, contracts and research agreements
Spatio-temporal response of mountain birds to changes in climate in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park and its connectivity with the Sierra Nevada National Park (2023-2026). 3092/2023, Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales.
Al-andaLit: Estudio y conservación de ecosistemas litorales terrestres y marinos andaluces (2023-2025). Plan Propio de la Universidad de Málaga.
Econect Gibralfaro (2023-2025). C029, Fundación Biodiversidad.
Global pathogeography of avian zoonoses: hierarchical modelling and co-occurrence patterns for disease risk mapping (2023-2025). Incorporación-Doctores-UMA-2022, II Plan Propio Universidad de Málaga (UMA).
Artificial intelligence for the automated processing of photo-trapping pictures for the study of mammals in Andalusian protected areas (2023-2024). B1-2022_09, Universidad de Malaga. Ayudas B.1. para Proyectos de Investigación Dirigidos por Jóvenes Investigadores de la Universidad de Málaga, II Plan Propio de Investigación y Transferencia.
Spatio-temporal pathogeography of zoonoses mediated by flying vertebrates (2022-2026). PID2021-124063OB-I00, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2021.
Spatio-temporal influence of climate change and land use on the richness and abundance of birds in mountainous National Parks (2022-2024) 2745/2021 Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales.
Genetic variability of native yerba mate in Uruguay ( (2022-2024). FCE_1_2021_1_166709, Fondo Clemente Estable-Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación (ANII), Universidad de la República (Udelar), Uruguay.
SERVECO – Valorization of ecosystem services in urban green areas ( (2022-2024). 8.06/5.03.6083, Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía – Althenia, S.L.
Analysis of the spatial ecology of the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon, Linnaeus, 1758) for determining the health state in an urban natural environment (2022-2023). B1-2021_27, Proyectos liderados por jóvenes investigadores, I Plan Propio de Investigación y Transferencia, 2021.
Rugulopteryx okamurae: Development and testing of protocols for controlling its expansion associated with fishing activity. (2022-2023). Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica.
Sustainable Wildlife Management - International Legal Consultant (2022). 8.06/5.46.6282, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Study on the characterisation of areas of conservation interest in the municipality of Casares based on the avifauna recorded in the municipality (2022). 8.06/5.46.6217, Ayuntamiento de Casares.
Assessment of Competences for Social Entrepreneurship and Blue-Sustainability (B-CASES) (2021-2025). PID2020-114963RB-I00, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
Interdisciplinary research for the blue management of the invasive exotic alga Rugulopteryx okamurae in the Mediterranean (2021-2024) PID2020-116136RB-I00, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
Contribution to the knowledge of the biology and the Ecology of the invasive seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotaceae, Ochrophyta) in the Andalusian coastline (2021-2023). UMA20-FEDERJA-006. Programa Operativo FEDER Andalucía 2014-2020.
Contribution to the knowledge of the biology and ecology of the invasive alga Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotaceae, Ochrophyta) on the Andalusian coast. (2021-2023). UMA20-FEDERJA-006, Programa Operativo FEDER Andalucía 2014-2020.
PLAGUIBOT: Botanical pesticides based on essential fats in plant species from Sierra de las Nieves (2021-2023). UMA 806/03.5849, Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía – Malagueña Forestal S.A.
Study on the analysis of the available sources of information on the distribution of birds in Spain over the course of a whole year and the most appropriate system for its modelling to obtain a monthly distribution map (2021-2022). 8.06/5.46.6067, SEO/BirdLife.
Capacity of the next Sierra de las Nieves National Park to house carnivores, a key group for the functionality of its ecosystems (2021-2022) P20_01063, Consejería de Economía, Conocimiento, Empresas y Universidad de la Junta de Andalucía.
Development of a draft strategy for the control of Rugulopteryx okamurae (2021-2022). B4-2021-14 (08.37.00.20.27), Fundación Biodiversidad-MITECO.
Spatio-temporal dynamic of zoonotic diseases mediated by the biogeography of flying vertebrates (2021-2022). B4-2021-14 (08.37.00.20.27), Universidad de Málaga (Proyectos Puente Plan Propio B4)
Drafting of the control strategy for Rugulopteryx okamurae. (2021-2022). Fundación Biodiversidad-MITECO.
Homegeneous HNV methodological proposal for Spain (2021). 8.06/5.46.5670. Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico.
Environmental favorability models of different bird and chiropteran species in Spain (2021). Ecoacsa Reserva de Biodiversidad S.L., Universidad de Málaga.
Study on environmental favorability models for different species of birds and bats in Spain (2021). 8.06/5.46.5876, Ecoacsa Reserva de Biodiversidad S.L.
Network of Analysis, Monitoring and Active Conservation of the Alboran Sea (ACMARAL) (2020- abierto) I Plan Propio de Investigación, Transferencia y Divulgación Científica de la Universidad de Málaga.
Estequiometric N:P tensions from the molecular to the ecosystem level induced by polluting atmospheric deposition of reactive Nitrogen: Impacts on the protected relict aljibic-bermejensis flora (rhododendron-pinsapo forests) (2020-2023). P18-RT-1909, Junta de Andalucía - ERDF
Environmental and Biodiversity Climate Change Lab (2020-2023). EnBiC2-Lab, Operational Program POPE 2014-2020 within the LifeWatch ERIC Line of Action “E-Science European Research Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research”.
Identification of spatio-temporal Windows to vulnerability in front of the invasion of protected marine species and areas by Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotales, Ochrophyta) (2020-2022). Fundación Biodiversidad.
FyM Chair of Climate Change (2020-2022). UMA 807/03.5538, Heidelberg Cement S.A.
UICN Chair of Nature Conservation in UNIA (2020-2022). IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Identification of spatio-temporal windows of vulnerability to the invasion of Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotales, Ochrophyta) of protected marine species and areas. (2020-2022). Fundación Biodiversidad.
Analysis of soil biodiversity in pilot agricultural sites in Spain (2020-2022). 8.06/6.17.5576, Syngenta España SAU.
Project for the design of an integrated monitorized hive prototype, and study of pollinators and bee products in the urban environment. Social dissemination on the relevance of pollinators (2020-2022). APICAMPUS 2, II Plan Propio de Smart-Campus de la Universidad de Málaga.
An agro-ecological proposal for the recovery and in situ conservation of local horticultural varieties and the management of invertebrate fauna on the campus, HORTSOST II (2020-2022). II Plan Propio de Smart-Campus, Universidad de Málaga.
Quantification of woodpigeon in Madrid (2020-2021). 8.06/5.46.5729, Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO), Universidad de Málaga.
Modelling bird distribution ranges during the Spanish breeding season (2020-2021). 8.06/5.46.5730, Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO), Universidad de Málaga.
Study on the quantification of wood pigeons in Madrid (2020-2021). 8.06/5.46.5729, Sociedad Española de Ornitología.
Monitoring of the climate change effects on the threatened vertebrates using species distribution models (2020-2021). IUCN Spanish Committee. “Biodiversidad Terrestre Española” call, Fundación Biodiversidad.
Monitoring of the common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) population in the area known as San Cayetano (Puerto de la Torre, Málaga, Spain) (2020-2021). SGMN/DGB 01 AUT 52/20 y SGMN/DGB 01 AUT 124/20, Delegación Territorial en Málaga de la Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Andalucía.
Abundance and habitat selection of birds in Spain during the breeding season (2014-2019) (2020-2021). 8.06/5.46.5551, Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO).
Study of the impact on the fauna during the construction phase of the Puerto Real 110 MW photovoltaic installation project (Cádiz, Spain) (2020-2021). 8.07/5.46.5550, BioGea Consultores.
Status and ecology of the red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in Montes de Málaga Natural Park (2020). PNMM/AU/20-2020, Delegación Territorial de Málaga de la Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Andalucía.
Monitoring of the bird community in the areas known as La Buitrera, Cerro de los Alacranes and Mesa del Esparragal, in the municipality of Alcalá de los Gazules (Cádiz, Spain) (2020). 8.06/5.46.5509, BioGea Consultores.
Analysis of the effect of climate change on the threatened terrestrial vertebrates included in the IUCN Red List, using species distribution models (2019-2020). IUCN Spanish Committee. “Ámbito de la biodiversidad, el cambio climático y el desarrollo sostenible” call 2018, Fundación Biodiversidad.
Modelling of bird distributions during the breeding season in Spain (2014-2019) (2019-2020). 8.06/5.46.5330, Sociedad Española de Ornitología (SEO).
Risk to human safety due to aggressive behaviour of adult Yellow-legged Gulls (Larus michaellis) during the breeding period after chick hatching (2019). SGMN/DGB 01 AUT 10/19, Delegación Territorial en Málaga de la Consejería de Agricultura, Ganadería, Pesca y Desarrollo Sostenible de la Junta de Andalucía.
The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in the province of Malaga: from reintroduction to expansion (2019). PNMM/AU/21-2019, Delegación Territorial de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio de Málaga, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio, Junta de Andalucía.
Risk analysis of the invasive potential of the exotic macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae . (2019). Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica.
The importance of marinas in the establishment and dispersal of invasive species. Mobile epifauna as a study model (2018-2021). CGL2017-82739-P, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad.
Microbial control in the formation of mineral deposits (MINLIFE) (2018-2021). RTI2018-094867-B-100, MINECO. Convocatoria Retos Plan Nacional.
Research on marine invasive species for their prevention, detection and management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve (2018-2021). Fundación Charles Darwin (Galápagos, Ecuador).
The Egyptian Mongoose in Castilla-La Mancha: Distribution, abundance, population trends, effects on their preys and social awareness (2018-2021). SBPLY/17/180501/000184. Regional Plan of Research of Castilla-La Mancha.
The orchard as a resource for testing sustainable management of water, soil and diversity in a University campus, HORTSOT (2018-2020). I Plan Propio de Smart-Campus, Universidad de Málaga.
Pilot project for the installation and monitoring of hives in the University Campus of Teatinos. Outreach of the relevance of pollinators, characterisation and study of bee-product properties (2018-2019). APICAMPUS, I Plan Propio de Smart-Campus, Universidad de Málaga
Pilot project for the installation and monitoring of hives in the University Campus of Teatinos. Outreach of the relevance of pollinators, characterisation and study of bee-product properties (2018-2019). APICAMPUS, I Plan Propio de Smart-Campus, Universidad de Málaga
Spatial analysis of animal protein demand and supply in two large African cities (2017-2018) 8.06/5.46.4838, Wildlife Conservation Society through the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Model Wildlife and Human Impacts for Management Planning in the Dja Forest Reserve (Cameroon): Building a New Application. (2017-2018) 8.06/5.46.4970, African Wildlife Foundation through Prof. John E. Fa
Spatial analysis of animal protein demand and supply in two large African cities. (2017-2018) 8.06/5.46.4838, Wildlife Conservation Society through the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Time modelling of relationships between Ebola-virus outbreaks and atmosphere oscillation indices. (2017-2018) 8.06/5.46.4838, USAUD (US) through the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Risk analysis for Spain associated to the changing biogeographic basis of zoonotic diseases in humans (2016-2020) CGL2016-76747-R, Programa Estatal de I+D+i Orientada a los Retos de la Sociedad
National Parks and Holocene climate: past, present and future of the National Park Network capacity to preserve the vertebrate fauna (2015-2018) 1098/2014, Organismo Autónomo de Parques Nacionales, Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente
Bushmeat and disease (2015) 8.06/5.46.4500, DFID (UK) through the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
Contract of ‘External technical support service for addressing innovative research actions for ecosystem services in marine, urban and Mediterranean ecosystems’ with the Malaga Townhall (2014-2020) LifeWatch-Alborán (Expte. 8/23), Fondo europeo de Desarrollo Regional.
Ecology, society and management of fauna: the wild rabbit in the Iberian Peninsula (2014-2016) CGL2013-43197-R, General Direction of Scientific and Technical Research, I+D+I National Programme
Assessment and accreditation of results of the programme for songbird Fringilidae breeding in captivity (2014-2015) 8.06/5.46.4260, Andalusian Hunting Federation (FAC)
Proposal of capture periods for songbird Fringilidae in Andalusia (2014-2015) 8.06/5.46.4388, Departament of Environment of the Junta de Andalucia (Andalusian Community Government)
Biogeographic models of reptiles in Uruguay: a metodological conservation tool (2013-2015) National Agency of Research and Innovatioin (ANII), Uruguay.
Modelling ecological and geographical factors affecting Ebola distribution in African tropical forests (2014) 8.06/5.46.4324, Prof. John E. Fa.
Study of the national-scale interactions between birds of prey inhabiting rocky environments. The case of the Griffon vulture, the Egyptian vulture and the Bonelli's eagle (2014) 8.07/78.4240. EDP Foundation.
Identification of critical permeability points for wildlife in Andalusian transport routes in climate change scenarios (2012) Consejería Obras Públicas y Vivienda de la Junta de Andalucía FEDER.
Response to the contentious-administrative action presented by Ecologistas en Accion on the red-legged partride hunting with decoys and the hunting season in Castilla-La Mancha (2012) Department of Agriculture of the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha (Castilla-La Mancha Community Government)
Writing of an interactive e-book on Zoology practice (2010-2012) Project of Educative Innovation (MEMCC_e_book), Vicerectorate of Academic Ordenation and Professorship (University of Malaga)
Analysis of stranding, awareness-raising activities and proposal of a Conservation Plan for the Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the nort of the Alboran Sea (2010-2011) 8.06/5.46.3618, Biodiversity Foundation.
Study of the biodiversity in golf courses of the western Costa del Sol watered with recycled water (2010) 8.06/5.46.3482, Acosol S.A.
Evaluation and improvement of management measures in rabbit populations (2009-2012) CGL2009-1665/BOS, Directorate General of Research (DGI).
Recovering of the European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Monte de El Pardo (2009-2012) Consejo de Administración Patrimonio Nacional (Board National Heritage) - CSIC.
Species distribution models: transferability in climate and land-use change scenarios (2009-2012) CGL2009-11316, Ministry of Science and Innovation and FEDER (Subprogram BOS).
Species distribution models: transferability in the face of climate change and land use (2009-2012) CGL2009-11316, Ministry of Science and Innovation and ERDF (BOS Sub-programme).
Optimization of the use of radars to minimize the risks of bird and bat colliding in wind farms (2009-2011) 8.06/5.46.3332, Toquero Renovables S.L.
Inventory, monitoring and evaluation of the mountain goat (Capra pyrenaica) in Cabañeros National Park (2009-2010) 8.06/5.46.3324, Cabañeros National Park.
Integration of traditional and scientific knowledge to respond to the effects of climate change in the Amazon (2009-2010) A/017033/08, Spanish Agency for International Cooperation.
Proposal for game management plan in Catalonia using game regions (2009) 8.06/5.46.3269, Forestal Catalana S.A.
Assessment of the impact of a new active matter at two different dossages, on the auxiliary arthropod community, in applications to olive crops against Prays oleae (2009) 8.06/5.46.3195, Syngenta Agro S.A.
V Spanish Congress on Biogeography (2009) CGL2008-01827-E/BOS.
Consultancy and assistance contract for the design and application of the mammals monitoring system in Spain (2008) Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios SA (TRAGSATEC).
Consultancy and assistance contract for the completion of the 116 tabs on Habitats of Community interest in the sections related to mammal species (2008) Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios SA (TRAGSATEC).
Study applied to the conservation of a species of interest in Castilla-La Mancha: wild rabbit (2007-2010) VP/0119/07, Junta de Comunidades (Community Government) of Castilla-La Mancha.
“Ex-situ” conservation program for faunistic species of environment interest affected by the expansion of Malaga airport (2007) 8.06/5.03.2931, AENA.
Use of CIT for the development of indigenous peoples and social use of their language (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (2007) A/4906/06, Spanish Agency for International Cooperation.
Structural characteristics of coats and determination of the moulting dynamics in Micromammals (Insectivores and Rodents) of the Iberian Peninsula: moulting models and hormonal implications (2006-2009) RNM 935, Junta de Andalucía (Andalusia Community Government).
Biodiversity modelling in Andalusia in the context of changes in land uses and climate (2006-2009) P05-RNM-00935, Department of Innovation, Science and Business of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Assessing the historical and ecological causes of vertebrate chorotypes in Spain to forecast their evolution in a climate change scenario (2006-2009) CGL2006-09567/BOS, Ministry of Education and Science and FEDER.
Rural development, natural reserve management and promotion of environmental education in town councils on the Amazon State (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (2006) A/2511/05, Spanish Agency for International Cooperation.
Evaluation of the transformation of the undergrowth at the Doñana National Park, as a management measure, and its impact on the Micromammals community (2005-2008) 18/2003, Autonomous Body for National Parks. Ministry of the Environment.
Study of the Eurasian otter in Andalusian rivers as a bio-indicator of water quality, according to the Water Framework Directive (2006-2007) 1006/2006/I/00, Andalusian Agency for Water, Department of the Environment of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Analysis of the compatibility of the project for the construction of a non-dangerous waste deposit in the natural site of “Cruz Chiquita” (Cartagena, Murcia) with the presence of the Bonelli’s eagle and other birds of prey in the area (2006-2007) 8.06/5.46.2778, Hades Soluciones Medioambientales S.L.
Collaboration agreement to update the Atlas of Land Mammals in Spain (2005-2006) Empresa de Transformaciones Agrarias (TragSA) and SECEM.
Assessment of the impact of Lambda Cihalotrín (50 and 80 g/hl) and a new active matter at two different dossages, on the auxiliary arthropod community, in applications to olive crops against Prays oleae (2005) 8.06/46.2460, Syngenta Agro S.A.
Computerization and applications of the Technical Plans for the Annual Report on Hunting in the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha (2005) PREG05-022, Council for the Communities of Castilla-La Mancha.
Recovering and reintroduction strategy of the Pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus) in Argentina (2004-2007 ) 8.06/46.2304, BBVA Foundation.
Impact of Confidor (Imidacloprid) on the auxiliary arthropod community, in applications to olive crops against Bactrocera oleae (2004-2005) 8.06/46.2303, Bayer Cropscience S.L.
Spatial modelling of the biographic relation between Iberian mammals and their helminth fauna (2003-2006) REN 2003-02471/GLO, General Directorate of Research (DGI).
Study of the Mar Menor fauna and guidelines for its conservation and management (2003-2004) CAAM II-123/02, GINVES 3480, Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (Murcia).
Integration of the phylogeographic history of Iberian vertebrates in spatial modelling and its distributions (2003-2004) 284/03, ref. HP2002-0098, Integrated Action for Scientific and Technical Research between Spain and Portugal. MCYT-University of Porto.
Study of the impacts caused by the work on the Rambla del Garruchal dam (Murcia) (2003) 8.06/46.2161, Hydrographic Confederation of the Segura River.
Zoogeographic analysis of the Mammals of La Pampa (2001-2004) 157, National University of La Pampa (Argentina).
Analysis of compatibility of the exploitation of Cerro de Calvillo quarry with the declaration as ZEPA of the areas around Sierras de Burete, Lavia and Cambrón, in the province of Murcia (2001) 8.06/46.1759, Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment of the Autonomous Community of Murcia.
Evaluation of the environmental impact in relation to the request to exploit quarries in the municipality of Benalmadena and in other nearby municipalities (2001) 8.07/26.1785, Town Council of Mijas.
Improving conservation of endangered species and of those in danger of extinction at the Ornithological Park El Retiro (Malaga, España) (2000-2001) 1FD97-1571-C02-01, European Economic Community (Feder Funds) and Ministry of Education and Culture (National Fund R+D).
Contribution to the sample design and development of a programme of macro-ecological applications for the Mammal Atlas from La Pampa (Argentina) ( 2000), (PR2000-0353-0024827536, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports).
Technical assistance for the development of the Red List of Wild Mammals in Andalusia (2000) Department for the environment of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Flamingo chicks ringing on the Nature Reserve of Laguna de Fuente de Piedra: monitoring, control, capture and marking (II) (1999-2001) 8.06/46.1230, Empresa de Gestión Medioambiental S. A. (EGMASA).
Collaboration Agreement between the University of Malaga and the Spanish Society for the Conservation and Study of Mammals (SECEM) "coordination of the SECEM Secretariat and publication of the Galemys Newsletter" (1998-2005). 8.06/46.1294, SECEM.
Atlas of land Mammals in Spain (1998-2002) 8.06/46.1317, Spanish Society for the Conservation and Study of Mammals (SECEM).
Atlas of the Spanish vertebrates: Breeding birds and Land mammals (1998-2002) Directorate General for the Conservation of Nature of the Ministry of the Environment. SEO-SECEM.
Development of biogeographical criteria for the management of wetlands and water birds in the Iberian Peninsula (1998-2001) PB97-1083, Directorate General of Scientific and Technical Research (DGICYT).
Study of the terrestrial vertebrate fauna in the surroundings of Cueva de Nerja (1999). 8.06/46.1428, Patronato de la Cueva de Nerja.
"Ex-situ" monitoring and control of reproductive parameters for tropical birds in danger of extinction (1998-1999) 8.06/46.1381, Ornithological Park El Retiro S.L.
Development of slides and overheads for teaching subjects on Animal Biology (1998-1999) Institute of Education Sciences (ICE).
Study of the environmental impact of the modification of elements in Finca "Doña Cándida" (1998). 8.06/46.1372, Universidad de Málaga.
Monitoring and control of rabbit and red-legged partridge populations in “Las Navillas” estate (Antequera) (1998) 8.06/46.1261, Mr. Iñaki Rotaeche.
Study of populations of mosquitoes in the Guadalhorce river (1998) 8.06/46.1305, Town Council of Malaga.
Development of Water Protection Plan for Laguna de Fuente de Piedra (Malaga) (1998) 8.06/46.1293,INI Environment (INIMA).
Study on the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Bubo bubo and other birds of prey in the area around Cerro de Calvillo, Municipality of Mula (Murcia) (1998) 8.06/46.1390, Town Council of Mula.
Methodological design for the sampling, inclusion and operative use of faunal data in the System for Environmental Information of Andalusia database (SINAMBA) (1997-1999) 8.06/46.1187, Department for the environment of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Flamingo chicks ringing on the Nature Reserve of Laguna de Fuente de Piedra: monitoring, control, capture and marking (1997-1998) 8.06/46.1230, Empresa de Gestión Medioambiental S. A. (EGMASA).
Production of the Hunters’ Manual for Andalusia (1997) 8.07/46.1095, Department for the environment of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Study of the Chiropteran fauna of Cueva de Nerja (II) and of the vertebrate fauna in the area around Cueva de Nerja (Malaga) (1996) 8.06/46.1034, Patronato (Tourist Board) de la Cueva de Nerja (Malaga).
Quantitative study of the pigeon population in the municipality of Malaga (1996) 8.06/46.1059, Town Council of Malaga.
Contract to undertake the “Inventory on Spanish land mammals” (1995-1996) Empresa de Transformaciones Agrarias (TragSA) and SECEM.
Study of the Chiropteran fauna of Cueva de Nerja (Malaga) (1995) 8.06/46.874, Patronato (Tourist Board) de la Cueva de Nerja (Malaga).
Distribution patterns of waterbirds in Europe on three geographic scales (1994-1997) PB93-1002, Directorate General of Scientific and Technical Research (DGICYT).
Improvement of the habitat of the Red-Legged partridge in olive crops (1994-1997) 8.06/46.989, Sociedad Estatal de Tecnologías and Servicios Agrarios S.A. (TRAGSATEC).
Collaboration agreement to produce the "Distribution atlas of land mammals in Andalusia" (1994-1996) Environment Agency (Department for the Environment of the Junta de Andalucía, Andalusian Community Government) and SECEM.
Seasonal patterns and topographies of moulting in Mus musculus and Mus spretus (Rodentia: Muridae) and the influence on the follicular cycle (1991-1994) PB90-0805, Directorate General of Scientific and Technical Research (DGICYT).
Inventory of the important areas for amphibians and reptiles in Spain (1991-1992) Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICONA)
Analysis of the census and control of activities on the wild boar in Nature Park Montes de Málaga , ( 1991-1992) , (661/91, Environmental Agency of Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government)).
Monitoring and control of the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus Pallas, 1811) in Andalusia during the breeding season (1989 ) Environmental Agency of the Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Structural characteristics of coats and determination of the moulting dynamics in Micromammals (Insectivores and Rodents) of the Iberian Peninsula: moulting models and hormonal implications (1988-1990) PB86-0581-CO3-00, Directorate General of Scientific and Technical Research (DGICYT).
Study of the biology and control of Microtus duodecimcostatus populations in irrigated crops in the province of Seville (1986) OF.A3.86.1, Directorate General of Research and Agricultural Advice Service of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Junta de Andalucía (Andalusian Community Government).
Study of provincial natural heritage: hierarchical map inventory in natural areas (1986) Provincial Council of Malaga.
Study of Micromammals (Insectivores and Rodents) in the South and the South-East of the Iberian Peninsula (1984-1986) 1416/82, Advisory Commission on Scientific and Technical Research (CAICYT).