Biosphere reserves in the megadiverse Cape Floristic Region are effective in conserving arthropod diversity DOI Creative Commons
Michael J. Samways, James S. Pryke, René Gaigher

et al.

Integrative Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Abstract Biosphere reserves (BRs) aim to protect global biodiversity alongside social and economic development. Each BR is composed of a core area where conservation maximal. Surrounding this zone buffer then transition agroecological farming other low‐intensity land‐uses are undertaken an increasing degree. The Cape Floristic Region (CFR) hotspot at the southern tip Africa, extremely rich in endemic plants arthropods. We review instigation four CFR BRs for effective unique biodiversity, new species regularly being discovered. Core areas many rare arthropod with impacts from human activities these critical softened by outer zones. Within zones, approaches advancing conservation, largely through maintenance natural patches agricultural matrix. While larger better, small also have high value arthropods, especially when functionally connected. Other biodiversity‐friendly methods such as vegetation cover between vine rows proving be indigenous ecologically sensitive pest management strategy. Furthermore, national programme aimed removal invasive alien trees enabling recovery, stream insects. Although fire phenomenon, increased frequency concern. Nevertheless, refuges remain vitally important playing role, vulnerable species‐rich groups like pollinators. Overall, there optimism that most will population levels megadiversity putting place precautionary measures. Here we show model contributes towards protection CFR's fauna, potential expand beyond official reserves.

Language: Английский

Escalating threat: increasing impact of the polyphagous shot hole borer beetle, Euwallacea fornicatus, in nearly all major South African forest types DOI Creative Commons
G. Townsend, Martin Hill, Brett P. Hurley

et al.

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(3)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Biosphere reserves in the megadiverse Cape Floristic Region are effective in conserving arthropod diversity DOI Creative Commons
Michael J. Samways, James S. Pryke, René Gaigher

et al.

Integrative Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Abstract Biosphere reserves (BRs) aim to protect global biodiversity alongside social and economic development. Each BR is composed of a core area where conservation maximal. Surrounding this zone buffer then transition agroecological farming other low‐intensity land‐uses are undertaken an increasing degree. The Cape Floristic Region (CFR) hotspot at the southern tip Africa, extremely rich in endemic plants arthropods. We review instigation four CFR BRs for effective unique biodiversity, new species regularly being discovered. Core areas many rare arthropod with impacts from human activities these critical softened by outer zones. Within zones, approaches advancing conservation, largely through maintenance natural patches agricultural matrix. While larger better, small also have high value arthropods, especially when functionally connected. Other biodiversity‐friendly methods such as vegetation cover between vine rows proving be indigenous ecologically sensitive pest management strategy. Furthermore, national programme aimed removal invasive alien trees enabling recovery, stream insects. Although fire phenomenon, increased frequency concern. Nevertheless, refuges remain vitally important playing role, vulnerable species‐rich groups like pollinators. Overall, there optimism that most will population levels megadiversity putting place precautionary measures. Here we show model contributes towards protection CFR's fauna, potential expand beyond official reserves.

Language: Английский

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