Protect one large forest, or many small ones? New study reignites conservation debate

Mongabay
Jun 17, 2025, 5:44 am180 ptsTrendingTop
Which provides more shelter for species biodiversity: a large, continuous tract of forest, or a number of small forest fragments that add up to the same land area? This question has divided the scientific community for more than 50 years, and a recently published study led by a Brazilian scientist has brought…

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