Misinterpretation of Asian savannas as degraded forest can mislead management and conservation policy under climate change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2019.108293
Abstract: Abstract Savannas cover large areas of tropical Asia. Yet, these ecosystems are threatened by intense land-use and governmental afforestation initiatives. They are vulnerable to woody encroachment due to fire suppression and climate change. Despite their… read more here.
Keywords: change; climate change; degraded forest; asian savannas ... See more keywords
Method of Estimating Degraded Forest Area: Cases from Dominant Tree Species from Guangdong and Tibet in China
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DOI: 10.3390/f11090930
Abstract: Forest degradation has been considered as one of the main causes of climate change in recent years. The knowledge of estimating degraded forest areas without the application of remote sensing tools can be useful in… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; dominant tree; degraded forest; forest area ... See more keywords
Seed Shadows of Northern Pigtailed Macaques within a Degraded Forest Fragment, Thailand
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DOI: 10.3390/f11111184
Abstract: Research Highlights: Frugivores able to disperse large seeds over large distances are indispensable for seedling recruitment, colonization and regeneration of tropical forests. Understanding their effectiveness as seed dispersal agents in degraded habitat is becoming a… read more here.
Keywords: seed; degraded forest; pigtailed macaques; seed shadows ... See more keywords