Landscapes with the Greatest Natural Heritage in Chiapas, Mexico
Por:
Morales-Iglesias, H., Priego-Santander, A. G., Diaz-Nigenda, E., Alatorre-Ibarguengoitia, M. A.
Publicada:
1 dic 2022
Resumen:
This research has identified the landscapes in the state of Chiapas
(Mexico) with the best natural conditions by using the
theoretical-methodological principles of complex physical geography. To
achieve this goal, the biodiversity was assessed by calculating the
number of vascular plant species for each landscape unit and correlated
with the results of previous research regarding landscape diversity and
the anthropization of vegetation cover. The results indicate that the
highest levels of biodiversity correspond to the predominant and
recurring landscapes. These geographical relationships indicate the
influence of the geomorphological component on the distribution of
biodiversity, which was quantitatively validated via two statistical
correlations. It is found that the complexes of summits, hillslopes, and
gullies in mountain landscapes of tectonic-karstic,
tectonic-accumulative, and tectonic-intrusive origin, in temperate,
semiwarm humid to subhumid, warm humid, and warm subhumid climates
located in the physicogeographical regions of the Lacandona Mountains,
the Southern Mountains of Chiapas, and the Western Mountains of Chiapas,
all have the best preserved geographical landscapes. In recent years,
however, geocomplexes have been impacted by society, which is
particularly evident in the Northern Mountains of the Chiapas region.
The results of this research are an important contribution to land-use
planning processes, because they make it possible to objectively
establish environmental policies in Chiapas. For instance, this research
provides the geographic basis for modifying or promoting new natural
protected areas.
Filiaciones:
Morales-Iglesias, H.:
(Corresponding Author), Univ Ciencias & Artes Chiapas, Inst Invest Gest Riesgos & Cambio Climat, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Univ Ciencias & Artes Chiapas, Inst Invest Gest Riesgos & Cambio Climat, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Priego-Santander, A. G.:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Ctr Invest Geog Ambiental, Antigua Carretera Patzcuaro 8701, Morelia 58190, Michoacan, Mexico
Diaz-Nigenda, E.:
Univ Ciencias & Artes Chiapas, Inst Invest Gest Riesgos & Cambio Climat, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Alatorre-Ibarguengoitia, M. A.:
Univ Ciencias & Artes Chiapas, Inst Invest Gest Riesgos & Cambio Climat, Libramiento Norte Poniente 1150, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
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