scholarly journals Small montane cloud forest fragments are important for conserving tree diversity in the Ecuadorian Andes

Biotropica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 586-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Jane Wilson ◽  
Jeanine M. Rhemtulla
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Tree Diversity ◽  
Forest Fragments ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest

scholarly journals Mountain cloud forest and grown-shade coffee plantations: A comparison of tree biodiversity in central Veracruz, Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo González-Zamora ◽  
Manuel Esperón-Rodríguez ◽  
Víctor L. Barradas
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Tree Diversity ◽  
Coffee Plantation ◽  
Cloud Forests ◽  
Floristic Similarity ◽  
Shade Coffee ◽  
Coffee Plantations ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest

Aim of the study: The objective of this work is to compare tree diversity and richness among one grown-shade coffee plantation (CAE) and two sites of montane cloud forests, one preserved (MCF1) and other perturbed (MCF2). We also develop an analysis of the importance of coffee plantations as a refuge of tree species, holding a potential role for conservation.Area of study: Our study area is the coffee region of Coatepec-Xico, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico.Material and methods: We compiled a list of all tree species in each site to determine tree diversity and floristic similarity (dissimilarity). We used different similarity indices and a cluster analysis to show relations among sites.Main results: 2721 individuals from 154 species were registered in the montane cloud forests as a whole. In the grown-shade coffee plantation we registered 2947 individuals from 64 species. The most similar sites were the perturbed montane cloud forest and the grown-shade coffee plantation and the least similar were the preserved montane cloud forest and the grown-shade coffee plantation. The high biodiversity found in all sites and the differences in tree composition between the two montane cloud forests supports evidence of the ecosystems richness in the region.Research highlight: Diversity differences among sites determine that the grown-shade coffee plantation is not substitute for montane cloud forest. CAE’s are developed under similar environmental conditions than the MCF; therefore, coexistence and recombination (replacement) of species make them particularly complementary. CAE’s in Veracruz have a potential role as refuge for biodiversity.

The impact of light quality and leaf wetness on photosynthesis in north-west Andean tropical montane cloud forest

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Guy Letts ◽  
Mark Mulligan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Net Photosynthesis ◽  
Leaf Wetness ◽  
Total Solar Radiation ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Lowland Rain Forest ◽  
North West ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Photosynthesis was limited by low-intensity photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and leaf wetness in a lower montane cloud forest (LMCF) of Cauca, Colombia. Mean PAR intensity remained below the saturation level for leaf-scale net photosynthesis (Pn) throughout the solar day during the wet season and for most of the solar day during the dry season. PAR represented a smaller fraction of total solar radiation (K↓) in LMCF than in lowland rain forest (LRF). In LMCF trees and shrubs, mean PAR-saturated Pn ranged from 4.3–10.6 μmol C m−2 s−1 at 1450 m, and from 3.5–10.2 μmol C m−2 s−1 at 2150 m. Pn was reduced by abaxial wetness in leaves of some trees and shrubs, and eliminated in others. This study indicates that persistent cloudiness and interception of cloud water by leaves limit LMCF productivity.

The fog regime in a tropical montane cloud forest in Brazil and its effects on water, light and microclimate

2019 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 359-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo R.L. Bittencourt ◽  
Fernanda de V. Barros ◽  
Cleiton B. Eller ◽  
Caroline S. Müller ◽  
Rafael S. Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Tropical Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest

scholarly journals MOSS AS BIOINDICATORS FOR POLLUTION AT FRASER HILL AND CAMERON HIGHLAND PAHANG MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainul Mukrim Baharuddin ◽  
Ainna Hanis Zuhairi
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Iron Concentration ◽  
Tropical Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Sources Of Pollution ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Physical Attributes ◽  
Key Indicators

Tropical Montane Cloud Forest (TMCF) is one of Earth’s most neglected ecosystems around the globe. More than half of these forests are situated within Southeast Asia. Malaysia is known for its numerous mountains that are exceptionally rich in biodiversity and locally endemic species, but they are also threatened by expanding human activity such as forestry, agriculture, infrastructure, and climate change. The study aims to critically assess the current state of moist TMCF, focusing on their physical and biological potentials as Bio indicators through Bio monitoring at Fraser Hill and Cameron Highland, Pahang, Malaysia. The mix-methods of observation surveys are to identify physical attributes such as light intensity, altitudes, temperature, wind velocity and air humidity. Secondly, laboratory tests are to identify heavy metal contamination absorbed by mosses. Based on the findings collected around the trails, a connection between altitude and microclimate could be found. The study finds that as the altitude increases and the temperature decreases, the vegetation becomes more dwarfed. Secondly, results from the analysis at Abu Suradi trail within Fraser Hill and Brinchang Trail within Cameron Highland have a higher average of aluminium and iron concentration. Mosses were manifested as good key indicators of air pollution with heavy metals to Malaysia highland forest ecosystems. It showed differential accumulation of heavy metals located near sources of pollution. Thus, the moss data confirms the persistence of risk of pollution of highland forest ecosystems in Malaysia, which demands environmental management. Furthermore, decision makers, planners and designers around the region can evaluate and improve their local strategies related to Tropical Montane Cloud Forest (TMCF) conservation and preservation, especially highlands such as Fraser Hill and Cameron Highland.

Spatial Patchiness of Litter, Nutrients and Macroinvertebrates during Secondary Succession in a Tropical Montane Cloud Forest in Mexico

2006 ◽  
Vol 286 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 123-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simoneta Negrete Yankelevich ◽  
Carlos Fragoso ◽  
Adrian C. Newton ◽  
Graham Russell ◽  
O. William Heal
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Succession ◽  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Tropical Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Litter Nutrients ◽  
Spatial Patchiness

scholarly journals Reproductive ecology of distylous Palicourea padifolia (Rubiaceae) in a tropical montane cloud forest. II. Attracting and rewarding mutualistic and antagonistic visitors

2004 ◽  
Vol 91 (7) ◽  
pp. 1061-1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Francisco Ornelas ◽  
Clementina González ◽  
Leonor Jiménez ◽  
Carlos Lara ◽  
Armando J. Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Forest ◽  
Reproductive Ecology ◽  
Tropical Montane Cloud Forest ◽  
Montane Cloud Forest
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