Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Book chapters |
| Title (Primary) | Broad-scale angiosperm diversity in Brazil's Mata Atalântica: using monographic data to assess prospects for conservation |
| Title (Secondary) | Biodiversity and land use systems in the fragmented Mata Atlântica of Rio de Janeiro |
| Author | Raedig, C.; Lautenbach, S. |
| Publisher | Gaese, H.; Torrico Albino, J.C.; Wesenberg, J.; Schlüter, S. |
| Year | 2009 |
| Department | CLE |
| Page From | 217 |
| Page To | 244 |
| Language | englisch |
| Abstract | The Brazilian part of the Atlantic forest, the Mata Atlântica, originally comprised all coastal forest from the states of Rio Grande do Norte to Rio Grande do Sul. To date, the remnant Mata Atlântica resembles a patchwork of scattered fragments, which in many cases are minuscule in size. Inspite of Mata Atlântica's reputation as a 'hot' hotspot, detailed distribution patterns for many of its plants are widely unknown. Of special importance for the conservation of the Mata Atlântica are endemic species with a narrow distribution, since they are most prone to extinction by forest destruction. In this research, we explore the distribution patterns of angiosperm species within the outer borders of today's remnant Mata Atlântica at 1° grid resolution. Based on monographic data, we identify centres of species richness and narrow endemism. To identify areas under risk we contrast these centres with information on their current protection status, their remaining forest cover and their integration in biodiversity corridors, as well as with scenarios on population development and potential deforestation. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=505 |
| Raedig, C., Lautenbach, S. (2009): Broad-scale angiosperm diversity in Brazil's Mata Atalântica: using monographic data to assess prospects for conservation In: Gaese, H., Torrico Albino, J.C., Wesenberg, J., Schlüter, S. (eds.) Biodiversity and land use systems in the fragmented Mata Atlântica of Rio de Janeiro Cuvillier, Göttingen, p. 217 - 244 |
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