Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of Tropical Forests and Plantations
A special issue of Ecologies (ISSN 2673-4133).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2027 | Viewed by 408
Editor
Interests: forest; environmental impact assessment; cloning; biomechanics; soil analysis; soil fertility; sustainable agriculture; climate change
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tropical forests are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, playing critical roles in global climate regulation, carbon sequestration, and sustaining local livelihoods; however, they face increasing deforestation and habitat fragmentation, which can profoundly alter ecological dynamics and reduce biodiversity. Understanding the interactions between species, ecosystem functions, and human activities is crucial for effective conservation strategies.
This Special Issue aims to explore the biodiversity, ecology, and conservation of tropical forests and plantations, emphasizing studies that integrate field research, remote sensing, and modeling approaches. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, species diversity patterns, functional ecology, ecosystem services, restoration strategies, and the socio-ecological implications of forest management. By highlighting innovative research, this Special Issue seeks to provide insights into sustaining tropical ecosystems while balancing ecological integrity and human needs.
Dr. Pablo Martínez-Zurimendi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tropical forests
- biodiversity conservation
- plantation ecology
- ecosystem services
- forest restoration
- habitat fragmentation
- anthropogenic disturbance
- sustainable forestry
- forest ecology
- forests
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