New Insights into Conservation Biology and Sustainable Use of Tropical Ecosystems
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Ecology Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 416
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aquatic macrophytes; human disturbance; invasive species; climate change; floodplains; seed germination
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Dear Colleagues,
Tropical ecosystems harbor a disproportionate share of global biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services, yet they are increasingly threatened by land-use change, climate change, biological invasions and hydrological alterations. This Special Issue aims to present new insights into conservation biology and the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems, with emphasis on applied approaches, innovative methodologies and decision-support tools. We welcome original research and reviews that address ecological processes, biodiversity patterns and ecosystem functioning in terrestrial and aquatic tropical systems, particularly under scenarios of human disturbance and climate variability. Contributions focusing on monitoring techniques, modeling frameworks, restoration strategies, invasive species management and nature-based solutions that support conservation and sustainable management are especially encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Aline Lopes
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tropical ecosystems
- conservation biology
- sustainable use
- aquatic ecosystems
- floodplains
- human disturbance
- invasive species
- climate change
- biodiversity conservation
- ecosystem services
- ecological modeling
- environmental monitoring
- nature-based solutions
- restoration ecology
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