J. Marcus Rowcliffe

Stand age drives changes in the biodiversity and microclimate of oil palm plantations

This study shows that oil palm plantation age affects microclimate and biodiversity, with older plantations being cooler, more humid, and supporting different species abundances and diversity.

Sustainable cattle management by communities supports African wildlife

The paper evaluates a community-based conservation model in Kenya, finding that cattle grazing supports wildlife but requires management to control threats like sheep/goat grazing and infrastructure proximity.