Biodiversity conservation in human-modified landscapes of Mesoamerica : past, present and future
2010
Chazdon, Robin L | Holl, Karen D | Milder, Jeffrey | Finegan, Bryan | Martinez Salinas, Alejandra | Imbach, Pablo A. | Canet Desanti, Lindsay | Ramos, Zayra
Mesoamerica provides a unique context for biodiversity conservation in managed landscapes because ofits geography, history of human intervention, and present conservation and development initiatives. Thelong and narrow form of the Mesoamerican landmass, and its division by a central mountain range, hasserved as both a bridge and a barrier. Conservation efforts in Mesoamerica are unique for the emphasisthey place on regional connectivity through the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor and on biodiversityconservation in managed landscapes. The emphasis on conservation in agricultural systems has fosteredinnovations in payment for ecosystem services, and provides novel insights on the functional role thatbiodiversity plays in the provisioning of ecosystem services. The increasing rate of economic developmentin the region and the advent of new payment for ecosystem service schemes have provided newopportunities for forest regeneration and restoration. However, the small scale of private landholdingsand the diversity of land uses featured in the region, while contributing to biodiversity conservationdue to their structural and floristic complexity, present challenges for biodiversity monitoring andmanagement.
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