Benefits of Forests (PEFC)
Overview of forest ecosystem services: climate regulation, biodiversity, water, livelihoods, and sustainable management.
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Curated references on forest ecosystems and the roles birds play in forest health, restoration, and human wellbeing.
Overview of forest ecosystem services: climate regulation, biodiversity, water, livelihoods, and sustainable management.
Explains how bird communities reflect habitat quality and guide forest management and conservation decisions.
Birds fertilize soils (guano), spread spores and seeds, control pests, create habitat, and aid sanitation.
Defines forest ecosystems, why they matter, and types (tropical, temperate, boreal) with services and responsible management.
Interactive resource on forest birds’ distributions, habitats, and conservation insights in U.S. forests.
Study shows birds and bats disperse seeds differently; planted tree islands accelerate succession via bird-mediated recruitment.
Educational summary of forest ecosystem definition, characteristics, functions, and examples for students.
Highlights birds’ roles in forest conservation and community livelihoods through ecosystem services and ecotourism.