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Taking the pulse of Earth’s tropical forests using networks of highly distributed plots
(Biological Conservation, 2020)
Tropical forests are the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. While better understanding of these forests is critical for our collective future, until quite recently efforts to measure and monitor them have ...
The number of tree species on Earth
(Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2022-01-31)
One of the most fundamental questions in ecology is how many species inhabit the Earth. However, due to massive logistical and financial challenges and taxonomic difficulties connected to the species concept definition, ...
The status of biodiversity in Echuya central Forest reserve, S.W Uganda
(2015)
Uganda is losing biodiversity at an alarming rate. Habitat change and direct exploitation by humans are among the most important reasons for this crisis. Forest wildlife is particularly affected with a need for harmonious ...
Tropical field stations yield high conservation return on investment
(Conservation Letters, 2024)
Conservation funding is currently limited; cost-effective conservation solutions are essential. We suggest that the thousands of field stations worldwide can play key roles at the frontline of biodiversity conservation and ...