The Eocene Piedra Chamana Fossil Forest of Sexi, Peru: Conservation, Leaves, and Woods
- Nareerat Boonchai
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
Join us for our third Friends of Fossil Forests webinar featuring three distinguished paleobotanists sharing insights from the Eocene Piedra Chamana Fossil Forest of northern Peru — a remarkable site preserving fossilized wood, leaves, and unique geological features that tell the story of an ancient tropical ecosystem.🌎
A petrified tree trunk in the Petrified Forest of Sexi, Peru — a site that has collaborated with Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, USA. Photo credit: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
The Eocene Piedra Chamana Fossil Forest of Sexi, Peru: Conservation, Leaves, and Woods December 16, 2025 11:00 AM (EST) Speakers: Dr. Herbert Meyer, Dr. Deborah Woodcock, and Dr. Sarah Allen
Our speakers will share insights on conservation efforts, research on fossil woods and leaves, and what these fossils reveal about ancient environments. The Piedra Chamana Fossil Forest offers a remarkable window into Eocene forest dynamics and underscores the importance of protecting fossil forests as part of our shared natural heritage.
Peruvian plant fossils, including cross sections of fossil woods and reconstructions of Eocene trees
from the Piedra Chamana Fossil Forest.
(Image credit: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, illustration by Mariah Slovacek)
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