Comment on "The extent of forest in dryland biomes".
| Title | Comment on "The extent of forest in dryland biomes". |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Authors | Griffith DM, Lehmann CER, Strömberg CAE, Parr CL, R Pennington T, Sankaran M, Ratnam J, Still CJ, Powell RL, Hanan NP, Nippert JB, Osborne CP, Good SP, T Anderson M, Holdo RM, Veldman JW, Durigan G, Tomlinson KW, Hoffmann WA, Archibald S, Bond WJ |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 358 |
| Issue | 6365 |
| Date Published | 2017 11 17 |
| ISSN | 1095-9203 |
| Abstract | Bastin et al (Reports, 12 May 2017, p. 635) infer forest as more globally extensive than previously estimated using tree cover data. However, their forest definition does not reflect ecosystem function or biotic composition. These structural and climatic definitions inflate forest estimates across the tropics and undermine conservation goals, leading to inappropriate management policies and practices in tropical grassy ecosystems. |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.aao1309 |
| Alternate Journal | Science |
| PubMed ID | 29146777 |