Biodiversity and functional value of Amazonian primary, secondary and plantation forests
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £125,999
WHERE Brazil
Summary
To quantify the biodiversity value of exotic plantation forests and native second- growth stands in Amazonia, critically assessing their value in terms of ecosystem functions and carbon sequestration, helping the Brazilian government and other developing countries to optimise their options in meeting international biodiversity and carbon commitments.
Assessment of species diversity of key indicator taxa. Assessment of relative value of these forests in terms of carbon sequestration and key ecosystem functions.Local students and field technicians able to assess and monitor the biodiversity value of plantation and native forests.Publications, presentations and MPEG workshop, Belem.
Documents:
Download: Article - 12-014 FR Ann 21 Second growth_Planet Earth_Parry_2004 - 16/04/2008
