Study Reveals Logging Thresholds for Tropical Forest Conservation
Research identifies critical biomass loss points that determine the ecological value of logged forests.
- Analysis of 127 studies shows forests with less than 29% biomass loss retain high biodiversity.
- Above 68% biomass removal, ecosystems struggle to sustain themselves and require proactive conservation.
- Findings challenge the notion that only pristine forests are worth conserving, expanding conservation potential.
- The study provides a framework to identify critical thresholds in other tropical ecosystems.
- Researchers plan to use data to create a 'Virtual Ecosystem' for further ecological studies.
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