Conservation biogeography of red oaks (Quercus, section Lobatae) in Mexico and Central America
Premise of the study: Oaks are dominant trees and key species in many temperate and subtropical forests in the world. In this study, we analyzed patterns of distribution of red oaks (Quercus, section Lobatae) occurring in Mexico and Central America to determine areas of species richness and endemism to propose areas of conservation. Methods: Patterns of richness and endemism of 75 red oak species were analyzed using three different units. Two complementarity algorithms based on species richness and three algorithms based on species rarity were used to identify important areas for conservation. A simulated annealing analysis was performed to evaluate and formulate effective new reserves for red oaks that are useful for conserving the ecosystems associated with them after the systematic conservation planning approach.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
| Subjects: | Quercus rubra, Fitogeografía, Conservación de bosques, Artfrosur, |
| Online Access: | https://bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3732/ajb.1000218 |
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