Tree phylogenetic diversity supports nature's contributions to people, but is at risk from human population growth
J. Davies, O. Maurin, K. Yessoufou, B. Daru, B. Bezeng, H. Schaefer, W. Thuiller, M. van der Bank
The paper shows human population density correlates with tree phylogenetic diversity, which is more strongly linked to ecosystem goods and services than species richness alone.
bioRxiv · Feb 13, 2021 · PreprintEcology