Chronic disturbances, such as selective logging, firewood extraction and extensive grazing,
may lead to the taxonomic and phylogenetic impoverishment of remaining old‐growth forest …

Maintaining plant biodiversity and important ecosystem services depend on the species'
ability to survive and disperse after anthropogenic disturbance, loss of natural habitat, and …

Fragmentation of tropical forests is a major driver of the global extinction crisis. A key
question is understanding how fragmentation impacts phylogenetic diversity, which …

There is an increased species richness and species diversity at the edges of forest-
grassland mosaics. Taxonomic diversity, however, provides little information on the function …

Comparative studies were undertaken in five forest fragments (Chawia, Fururu, Mbololo,
Ngangao and Vuria) of varying sizes in Taita Hills, Kenya to determine the effects of forest …

Edge effects are among the most significant consequences of forest fragmentation.
Therefore, understanding the impacts of edge creation on biodiversity is crucial for forest …

Despite the general recognition that fragmentation can reduce forest biomass through edge
effects, a systematic review of the literature does not reveal a clear role of edges in …

A great challenge for ecologists is predicting how communities in fragmented tropical
landscapes will change in the future. Available evidence suggests that fragmented tropical …

Agricultural intensification is one of the major factors driving biodiversity loss. However, most
studies in human‐dominated landscapes have used taxonomic diversity in their analysis …

Land‐use change is the main cause of deforestation and degradation of tropical forest in
Mexico. Frequently, these lands are abandoned leading to a mosaic of natural vegetation in …