Forest Fragmentation and Landscape Connectivity Changes in Ecuadorian Mangroves: Some Hope for the Future?

This study investigates the impact of fragmentation on Ecuador’s coastal mangrove forests. Fragmentation is identified as a primary cause of aquatic ecosystem degradation. We analyzed the relationship between habitat loss, fragmentation, and mangrove connectivity through a multitemporal approach usi...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Julio J. Jaramillo, Carlos A. Rivas, José Oteros, Rafael M. Navarro-Cerrillo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Subjects:	Ecuadorian forests mangrove forests conservation deforestation connectivity patterns
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/5001