Montane rain forest dynamics under changes in climate and human impact during the past millennia in northern Madagascar
V. Montade, L. Bremond, H. Teixeira, T. Kasper, G. Daut, E. Rasoamanana, P. Ramavovolona, C. Favier, F. Arnaud, U. Radespiel, H. Behling
This study examines the impact of climate change and early human activity on rain forests and wildlife in northern Madagascar over the past millennia, finding that a major drought initiated ecosystem changes before significant human impact.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2023 · PreprintEcology