Biodiversity and functional value of Amazonian primary, secondary and plantation forests
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £0
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.
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