Avian species functional diversity and habitat use: The role of forest structural attributes and tree diversity in the Midlands Mistbelt Forests of KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

Avian species functional diversity and habitat use: The role of forest structural attributes and tree diversity in the Midlands Mistbelt Forests of KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

Abstract Forest transformation has major impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Identifying the influence of forest habitat structure and composition on avian functional communities is important for conserving and managing forest systems. This study investigated the effect of forest stru...

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Main Authors: Nasiphi Bitani, Craig P. Cordier, David A. Ehlers Smith, Yvette C. Ehlers Smith, Colleen T. Downs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-09-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
bird species community structure
forest conservation
forest structure
Mistbelt Forests
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10439

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