Assessing the fragility of forest remnants by using landscape metrics. Comparison between river basins in Brazil and Portugal
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-08953-y
Abstract: The environmental vulnerability of a landscape is directly associated with any physical, geomorphological, and spatial factors which directly interfere with the ecological functionality of natural areas. Therefore, the composition, diversity, and structure of fragmented forest… read more here.
Keywords: forest remnants; river; fragility forest; landscape ... See more keywords
Pah levels in the soil-litter-vegetation-atmosphere system of Atlantic Forest remnants in Southeast Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-09946-1
Abstract: Although the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is a hotspot for biodiversity conservation, it is one of the most fragmented biomes in Brazil and also affected by air pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The study… read more here.
Keywords: forest remnants; atlantic forest; pah levels; site ... See more keywords
Orchid Bee (Apidae: Euglossini) Communities in Atlantic Forest Remnants and Restored Areas in Paraná State, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-017-0530-2
Abstract: In this study, we compare orchid bee communities surveyed in four forest remnants of the Atlantic Forest and four reforested areas characterized by seasonal semi-deciduous forest vegetation in different successional stages (mature and secondary vegetation),… read more here.
Keywords: orchid bee; atlantic forest; forest remnants; area ... See more keywords
Kaya forests: nucleus of cultural and biological diversity and functionality
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DOI: 10.1017/s026646742300010x
Abstract: Abstract The Kaya forests in Southern Kenya are valuable habitats for rare animal and plant species and provide various ecosystem services. The Kaya forests are also centres of cultural life and are of great relevance… read more here.
Keywords: cultural biological; forests nucleus; forest remnants; nucleus cultural ... See more keywords
Survey of medium- and large-sized mammals in Atlantic Forest remnants of Conceição dos Ouros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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DOI: 10.3897/bdj.10.e82139
Abstract: Abstract Conceição dos Ouros is located in the Mantiqueira mountain range (elevation: 831‒1443 m a.s.l.), State of Minas Gerais, southeast Brazil. The largest two Atlantic Forest remnants of the Municipality of Conceição dos Ouros total… read more here.
Keywords: concei dos; minas gerais; forest remnants; survey ... See more keywords