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A timber truck fully loaded with logs drives over a very simple wooden bridge in a forest.
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A timber truck fully loaded with logs drives over a very simple wooden bridge in a forest.
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Research trends: Tropical dry forests: The neglected research agenda?

An analysis of published articles reveals that the number of international scientific publications on tropical humid forests is 3.6 times higher as on tropical dry forests. Also the research topics differ. The authors suggest an international strategic research agenda for tropical dry forests.

© Jobst Michael Schröder

Tropical dry forests, here examples from the Miombo formation in Zambia, have less tree species, basal area, tree heights, diameter and lower standing timber volume than tropical humid forests and face enormous pressure. At the same time they are home for 2 billion people.

  • Schröder J-M, Avila Rodriguez LP, Günter S (2021) Research trends: Tropical dry forests: The neglected research agenda? Forest Pol Econ 122:102333, DOI:10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102333
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