About two years ago, I shared a list of important Spanish and English words related to wildfire safety. After working on several projects about wildfire prevention and forest health, I developed several go-to vocabulary lists for myself. (In fancy translator lingo, we call this “terminology management:” basically, long lists of words we don’t want toContinue reading “English/Spanish Land Conservation Terms”
Category Archives: Conservación/Conservation
Language Access in Stakeholder Engagement
Last month, I attended a webinar hosted by the Europarc Federation called “Stakeholder engagement in conservation: Creating meaningful engagement for better conservation outcomes.” I was particularly interested in this topic because my translation work for clients in the land conservation field is a key part of stakeholder engagement, as it ensures language access and directContinue reading “Language Access in Stakeholder Engagement”
Earth Month 2024: Film Highlight
Last year during Earth Month, I shared several conservation-related headlines that caught my eye. This year I’m sharing a film I saw on PBS called “A Thousand Pines.” PBS has been celebrating Earth Month with a collection of films and shows that address conservation, wildlife on land and underwater, notable people who work in theContinue reading “Earth Month 2024: Film Highlight”
Interspecies Communication: Can We Talk to Whales?
Whether it’s the idea of contact with extraterrestrials, sign language with primates or practicing new tricks with the family dog, humans are fascinated by the idea of communicating with other species. For her recent New Yorker article “Talk to Me,” science writer and journalist Elizabeth Kolbert traveled to Dominica to report on CETI: The CetaceanContinue reading “Interspecies Communication: Can We Talk to Whales?”
What I’m Working On
Greetings to everyone out there. Here is what I’ve been working on over the past few months… So far in 2023, most of my translation projects have been in the agriculture/environment, education, legal, and health and wellness fields. Hope you’re enjoying summertime!
Día de la Tierra 2023
Earth Day is around the corner. I’m grateful in these moments for the work of all who are doing their part and who encourage us to do the same: Schools with gardening programs. Land trusts. Farmers and ranchers trying new sustainability practices. Advocates for responsible recreation. Companies inventing nature-friendly products and services. Here are a few stories that caught myContinue reading “Día de la Tierra 2023”
Alison Trujillo Translations 