Forests are breaking up in the tropics but coming together elsewhere – here’s what it means for wildlife and the climate
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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- https://theconversation.com/forests-are-breaking-up-in-the-tropics-but-coming-together-elsewhere-heres-what-it-means-for-wildlife-and-the-climate-209814
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In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world’s remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest’s edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the deepest and darkest parts of the world’s forests to shrink.
Forest fragmentation is bad news for many unique animal and plant species that rely on these forests for their survival. It also reduces the forest’s ability to capture and store carbon, which is an important part of tackling climate change.
Forest fragmentation is bad news for many unique animal and plant species that rely on these forests for their survival. It also reduces the forest’s ability to capture and store carbon, which is an important part of tackling climate change.
Keywords
- forest conservation, Forest structure, Rubber agroforestry, Biodiversity
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2023 |
Research outputs (2)
- Published
Rubber Agroforestry: Feasibility at Scale
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
Rubber agroforestry in Thailand provides some biodiversity benefits without reducing yields
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review