"Tropical forests, harbouring at least 77% of tree species and 62% of vertebrate species known on Earth, are increasingly under pressure by a combination of anthropogenic stressors."
"More than half the tropical forests of the world have already been lost or degraded, and unrestrained deforestation drives losses in forest area, structure, biodiversity, climate regulation and ecosystem services."
"Studies indicate that species composition of different animal groups recovers within decades and that animal species richness may recover more rapidly than species composition."
"The recovery potential of tropical forest biodiversity in secondary forests is unclear given the large spatial extent and accelerated rate of anthropogenic perturbations in tropical forests around the globe."
Tropical forests, home to a significant portion of Earth's biodiversity, are under severe threat from human activities such as deforestation, habitat degradation, and climate change. Over half of these forests have been lost or degraded, with 70% being secondary forests that can aid in biodiversity conservation. While studies show potential for natural regeneration of tree biomass and diversity, the recovery of animal and microbe communities is less understood. Current research indicates that animal species richness may recover quickly, but data is limited and scattered across various studies.
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