Beyond reserves a research agenda for conserving biodiversity in human-modified tropical landscapes
To truly understand the current status of tropical diversity and to forecast future trends, we need to increase emphasis on the study of biodiversity in rural landscapes that are actively managed or modified by people. We present an integrated landscape approach to promote research in human-modified landscapes that includes the effects of landscape structure and dynamics on conservation of biodiversity, provision of ecosystem services, and sustainability of rural livelihoods. We propose research priorities encompassing three major areas: biodiversity, human-environment interactions, and restoration ecology. We highlight key areas where we lack knowledge and where additional understanding is most urgent for promoting conservation and sustaining rural livelihoods. Finally, we recommend participatory and multidisciplinary approaches in research and management. Lasting conservation efforts demand new alliances among conservation biologists, agroecologists, agronomists, farmers, indigenous peoples, rural social movements, foresters, social scientists, and land managers to collaborate in research, co-design conservation programs and policies, and manage human-modified landscapes in ways that enhance biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Main Authors: | Chazdon, Robin L. autor 12605, Harvey, Celia Alice autora, Komar, Oliver autor, Griffith, Daniel M. Doctor autor 15241, Ferguson, Bruce G. Doctor 1967- autor 5468, Martínez Ramos, Miguel Doctor autor 21149, Morales, H. Doctora autora 5470, Soto Pinto, Lorena 1958- Doctora autora 5454, van Breugel, Michiel autor 13510, Philpott, Stacy M. Doctora autora 13454 |
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Format: | Texto biblioteca |
Language: | eng |
Subjects: | Agroecología, Ecología humana, Paisajes fragmentados, Restauración ecológica, |
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