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Christian Valdés Reyes (Chris)
Short biography:
Born in Linares, Maule Region, he is a lover of forests and nature, which led him to study Forestry Engineering at the University of Talca. While participating in a Native Forest Research Fund project, he was amazed by the immense amount of fungi present in forests, which led him to continue to explore this area further.
University studies:
Forestry Engineer and Bachelor of Forestry Sciences from the University of Talca.
Area of interest:
Biological diversity, ecology, and taxonomy of fungi and myxomycetes, with an emphasis on environmental and scientific outreach. Other areas of interest include dendrology and surface hydrology.
Geographic distribution:
Linares, Maule Region, Chile.
Societies:
Volunteering for CODEFF (National Committee for the Defense of Flora and Fauna), Latin American Association of Forestry Science Students (ALECIF).
Hobbies:
Drawing, photography, web illustration, video games, anime, TV series, movies. Collecting rocks, minerals, and coins.