Tropical
‘Arks’ Reach Tipping Point
Almost half
of the tropical forest reserves study are ineffective, according to results of
a new study published in the journal Nature by William Laurance, research
associate at STRI now at James Cook University, and 215 co-authors.
“Biodiversity
is declining rapidly at reserves including Kahuzi Biega in the Democratic
Republic of Congo, Xishuangbanna in southern China, and Northern Sierra Madre
in the Philippines, among others,” said Laurance. “Reserves that are doing
relatively well include Bwindi Impenetrable N.P. in Uganda, Santa Rosa in Costa
Rica, and Los Amigos in Peru.”
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