Environmental Studies and Forestry

Global forest fragmentation change from 2000 to 2020

J. Ma, J. Li, et al.

Explore the fascinating trajectory of forest fragmentation globally from 2000 to 2020, revealing unexpected trends and urgent calls for action. This compelling research conducted by Jun Ma, Jiawei Li, Wanben Wu, and Jiajia Liu emphasizes the critical need for enhanced connectivity among forest fragments, especially in tropical regions, to combat deforestation effectively.

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Abstract

This study maps the global distribution of forest fragments and their temporal changes between 2000 and 2020. Tropical forests, while relatively intact in 2000, experienced the most severe fragmentation over the past two decades. Conversely, 75.1% of the world's forests showed decreased fragmentation, particularly in temperate and subtropical regions of northern Eurasia and South China. Eight fragmentation modes were identified, revealing different recovery or degradation states. The research highlights the urgent need to reduce deforestation and enhance connectivity among forest fragments, especially in tropical areas.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Jul 11, 2023

Authors

Jun Ma, Jiawei Li, Wanben Wu, Jiajia Liu

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