Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza

Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza is a Peruvian conservation chemist, National Geographic Explorer and researcher who studies the medicinal properties of plants in the Amazon rainforest. Her work bridges indigenous knowledge and modern science, seeking to preserve both the biodiversity and the traditional knowledge of rainforest communities. The Spirit of the Rainforest draws on her fieldwork and research to explore the extraordinary chemistry of the Amazon, the indigenous communities who have understood its secrets for centuries, and the urgent need to protect this irreplaceable ecosystem. Her audiobooks and books are fascinating, important listening for anyone interested in conservation, indigenous knowledge and the remarkable science hidden in the world's most biodiverse places.