BiodiversityConnectivity
Corridor connectivity maintained despite edge degradation
Despite significant edge degradation along the eastern boundary, landscape connectivity metrics remain above the critical threshold for large mammal movement.
Circuit theory analysis of land cover data shows that functional connectivity for tapir and jaguar movement corridors is preserved through three intact forest patches acting as stepping stones. However, the eastern edge is losing approximately 340 ha/year and requires prioritised protection.
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