Sentences with phrase «high biodiversity regions»

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In a region with one of the highest deforestation rates in the world, the conservation of biodiversity - rich natural forest through harvest and sale of a single non-timber forest product (NTFP) stands out as a compelling counterpoint.

* The Cape Floristic Region has a Mediterranean climate and is known for its unusually high biodiversity and proportion of endemic species, particularly flora.

«Unprecedented worldwide biodiversity study: Findings indicate both high, low productivity regions have reduced plant species diversity.»

Of the total new species of amphibians (1581) described globally between the years 2006 - 2015, the highest number were from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (approximately 182) followed by the Western Ghats - Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot (approximately 159), with 103 species described alone from the Western Ghats region.

The complex geology and high rates of biodiversity in the region — currently home to an estimated 7,452 plant and animal species — make it a potential «natural stronghold» in the fight against climate change, according to a new, multimillion - dollar study by the Nature Conservancy.

«The only functional way to save this biodiversity hotspot is to reach a policy decision at the highest levels in Ecuador to place an absolute ban on road construction in the region.»

«We show that a direct consideration of these other biodiversity facets identifies different regions as high - priority for conservation than a focus on species does, and more effectively safeguards functions or evolutionary heritage,» Jetz said.

Although the aquatic systems across region as a whole support very high biodiversity, the areas shown here in red and orange score highest in their analysis of fishes, mussels, and crayfishes.

Sugar maple is also an ecologically vital foundation of the region's northern hardwood forests, where it fosters more fertile soils, provides nutritious browse for wildlife, and supports a higher biodiversity of plants and soil organisms.

Species richness, beta diversity, and reproductive traits of amphibians in Ecuador The region of the western Amazon and foothill of the Andes is home to the highest anuran biodiversity, and understanding how its... AmphibiaWeb

The region of the western Amazon and foothill of the Andes is home to the highest anuran biodiversity, and understanding how its...

New research suggests, however, that geologically dynamic regions sustain higher biodiversity.

This region has high marine biodiversity making the diving and snorkeling much better too.

Marine Megafauna Foundation SEA is saving ocean giants from extinction in the world's highest marine biodiversity region - the Coral Triangle.

Due to the differences in altitude, there are many humidity levels and temperature differences what makes this region is such a unique spot on earth, with an extremely high variety of biodiversity.

It indicates that the region's growth has lead to high levels of pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, biodiversity loss, deteriorated ecosystems and resource depletion.

Marine systems: Marine systems Due to projected climate change by the mid 21st century and beyond, global marine - species redistribution and marine - biodiversity reduction in sensitive regions will challenge the sustained provision of fisheries productivity and other ecosystem services (high confidence).

Northern - latitude countries and high - altitude regions may become increasingly important for biodiversity and species conservation as the ranges of species distributions move poleward and upward in response to climate change (Berry et al., 2006).