Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Forests: Structure, Species Richness and Regeneration

Dear Colleagues,

Tropical forests have the greatest biodiversity in the world. However, intense deforestation processes occur, generating numerous secondary forests. Understanding how this ecological dynamic of tropical forests, in a landscape dominated by forest fragments, affects forest structure, species richness and natural regeneration is crucial for the survival and biological integrity of tropical forests. Current studies are increasingly demonstrating the non-existence of primary forests and that tropical forests require actions such as ecological restoration, creation of ecological corridors and protection of large forest remnants. Tropical forests generate a series of ecosystem services such as pollination, seed dispersal, carbon sequestration and water production that are vital for the survival of flora, fauna and humans. This Special Issue will keep researchers and other interested parties up to date on the latest developments in the field of tropical forest ecological dynamics. Those interested in tropical forest ecology and management are welcome to collaborate and share their latest results in this field.

Prof. Dr. Milton Marques Fernandes
Prof. Dr. Henrique Machado Dias
Guest Editors

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