This study investigates the impact of fragmentation on Ecuador's coastal mangrove forests.
Fragmentation is identified as a primary cause of aquatic ecosystem degradation. We …

Tropical dry forests are the most threatened of all the major tropical forest types and less
than 25% of TDF currently remain worldwide. They are located mostly in South America …

In many tropical regions, national forests plantation programs have been promoted. Those
plantations frequently contribute to habitat changes. However, the associated effects of …

Contemporary approaches to agriculture must be reimaged to include ecological techniques
that maximise ecosystem services, so that food can be produced sustainably whilst …

The conservation and restoration of forests are a crucial component of climate mitigation
strategies in many countries. However, the scientific selection of priority areas for forest …

The connectivity of forest ecosystems is increasingly recognized as a key factor in evaluating
the sustainability of forest management, with significant implications for biodiversity …

Nothofagus alessandrii forests in the Mediterranean region of Chile face significant threats
from deforestation, fragmentation, wildfires, and climate change. This study investigated the …

Ecuador is one of the countries with the highest deforestation rate in South America, despite
being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. However, there is a lack of …

While protected areas (PAs) are an important conservation strategy to protect vulnerable
ecosystems and species, recent analyses question their effectiveness in curbing …

Seminatural European grasslands and pastures have a high conservation value because
they provide different goods and services (meat, wool, carbon sequestration, etc.) and …