Widespread
#MountainEcosystem loss (2000-2020) is driven by human expansion (
#agriculture approx. 89% and
#NaturalDisasters approx 11%)
Over half (approx 56%) occurred in
#ProtectedAreas or
#biodiversity hotspots, demanding urgent
#conservation action 🌍
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Global loss of mountain vegetated landscapes and its impact on biodiversity conservation - Nature Communications
This study reports widespread loss of mountain vegetation worldwide from 2000 to 2020, with ∼89% attributable to human expansion, primarily agriculture. Over half of this loss occurred within protecte...
