The empty forest three decades later: Lessons and prospects
Juliano A. Bogoni, Alexandre Reis Percequillo, Kátia Maria Paschoaletto Micchi de Barros Ferraz, Carlos A. Peres
Abstract
Abstract The “Empty Forest” paradigm published three decades ago inspired studies on biodiversity erosion. Evidence to date continues pessimistic regarding the fate of wildlife. This calls for a more proactive approach by several societal actors to realign systems of resource exploitation with the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Topics & Concepts
Convention on Biological DiversityBiodiversityWildlifeGeographyEnvironmental resource managementDiversity (politics)ConventionEcologyNatural resource economicsEnvironmental planningPolitical scienceEconomicsBiologyLawWildlife Ecology and ConservationConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementForest Management and Policy