Ecuador study finds tropical rainforest biodiversity rebounds over 90% in 30 years
Why it matters: This study demonstrates that significant biodiversity recovery is possible within 30 years for cleared tropical rainforests.
- Ecuador study found tropical rainforest biodiversity recovers over 90% in 30 years.
- Tropical rainforests house almost two-thirds of all vertebrate species and three-quarters of all tree species.
- Over half of these diverse rainforests have already been cleared, with their area continuing to decline drastically.
A groundbreaking study in Ecuador reveals that tropical rainforest biodiversity can rebound over 90% within 30 years, offering a beacon of hope for the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the permanence of deforestation, suggesting significant ecological recovery is possible.
