Barro Colorado Collect / Export

Voucher Specimens

ANAM and STRI require that voucher specimens be deposited in Panama.

Plant Vouchers

The ANAM keeps plant vouchers in the Herbarium of the University of Panama. A sample of each plant species collected or studied during the course of your research must be properly prepared, labeled, and, when possible, identified. Two sets (one for the University of Panama and one for STRI) should be sent to:

From outside the US

Profesora Mireya Correa
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama

From inside the US

Profesora Mireya Correa
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948

Insect Vouchers

The ANAM keeps voucher specimens of invertebrates at the Fairchild Museum, University of Panama.  Two sets must be prepared, one for STRI Synoptic Insect Collection and one for the University of Panama.  They should be pinned, in most cases, labelled and, where possible, identified and sent to Dr.Annette Aiello.  Dr. Aiello will prepare the necessary paperwork and, forward the University specimens to Professor Diomedes Quintero, of the Fairchild Museum.

From outside the US

Dr. Annette Aiello
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama

From inside the US

Dr. Annette Aiello
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948

Mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians

ANAM requires that a voucher specimen be deposited at the Vertebrate Museum of the University of Panama. These must be identified, properly prepared, mounted and labeled, and sent to:

From outside the US

Orelis Arosemena
Visitor Services Office
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Apartado 0843-03092
Balboa, Panama Republic of Panama

From inside the US

Orelis Arosemena
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Unit 0948
APO AA 34002-0948

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Collect / Export from Barro Colorado

National Authority for the Environment (ANAM)

Application for Export Permit with the National Authority for the Environment

Collection made in Barro Colorado Nature Monument (BCNM)

Fill out this form COMPLETELY. DO NOT leave blanks.

Notice of consent for the use of information collected in this form

The information collected by this form will be used to evaluate the applicant's proposed research visit or services requested. By clicking the “Submit” button of the Web form, you give STRI your voluntarly consent for the use of the information submitted. STRI makes all possible efforts to clearly communicate how the collected information will be used, so the applicant can determine whether or not to provide the information.

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General objectives of the investigation
Species to be exported
Common name Scientific name Quantity     Please select Tissue Samples Blood Samples Individuals Seeds Feces samples Odor samples --- Alive Dead Please select Tissue Samples Blood Samples Individuals Seeds Feces samples Odor samples --- Alive Dead Please select Tissue Samples Blood Samples Individuals Seeds Feces samples Odor samples --- Alive Dead Please select Tissue Samples Blood Samples Individuals Seeds Feces samples Odor samples --- Alive Dead Please select Tissue Samples Blood Samples Individuals Seeds Feces samples Odor samples --- Alive Dead
Full mailing address, where the collected specimens are going to be sent
Export date	mm/dd/yy
Important Note: one sample of each specimen collected must be deposited as a voucher to the University of Panama, which is the depositary for ANAM. Please ask the Scientific Coordinator.
Name of Requestor
Nationality
E-mail
Date of Request	mm/dd/yy
Person responsible for Permit Fee
E-mail
Mailing Address

 

 

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NOTE: If this is the first time you are requesting an ANAM permit, please send your curriculum vitae and two passport-sized pictures in “jpeg” format (via email). If this is your second export permit request, you need to send a research report update in Spanish.

 

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