Study finds logged rainforests can retain high biodiversity if biomass loss is below 29%.

A study by Imperial College London reveals that logged rainforests can retain high biodiversity and ecological value if biomass loss remains below 29%. Analyzing 127 research projects, the findings challenge the focus on preserving pristine forests and suggest that even logged forests can be valuable for conservation efforts. Above 68% biomass removal, forests rapidly lose their ability to act as functioning ecosystems.

July 17, 2024
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