An integrated framework for harmonizing definitions of deforestation
Por:
Fernandez-Montes de Oca, Ana Isabel, Alberto Gallardo-Cruz, Jose, GHILARDI, ADRIAN, Kauffer, Edith, Vidal Solorzano, Jonathan, Sanchez-Cordero, Victor
Publicada:
1 ene 2021
Resumen:
There is currently no consensual definition of deforestation. Given its
importance in several research topics ranging from biodiversity to
climate change, conservation, restoration, and emerging diseases as well
as in comparative studies, it is necessary to provide an integrated
framework towards a harmonized definition of deforestation. Here, we
analyze and compare international and national reports on deforestation
management (e. g., FAO, UNFCCC) and find important differences,
including contrasting definitions of deforestation and conceptual
ambiguities. We also present a straightforward, harmonized definition of
deforestation that is linked to a specific methodology for
decision-making studies. This proposal can contribute to informed
decision-making on studies related to deforestation.
Filiaciones:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Zool, Circuito Zona Deportiva S-N,Ciudad Univ, Ciudad De Mexico 04510, Mexico
Univ Iberoamer, Ctr Transdisciplinar Univ Sustentabilidad, Prolongac Paseo Refomm 880, Ciudad De Mexico 01219, Mexico
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Ctr Invest Geog Ambiental CIGA, Antigua Carretera Patzcuaro 8701, Morelia 58190, Michoacan, Mexico
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Ctr Ciencias Complejidad C3, Antigua Carretera Patzcuaro 8701, Morelia 58190, Michoacan, Mexico
Ctr Invest & Estudios Super Antropol Social CIESA, Las Peras S-N, San Cristobal de las Casa 29247, Chiapas, Mexico
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Ctr Invest Geog Ambiental CIGA, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
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