The Atlantic Forest of South America

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Presents a detailed assessment of the state of biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, which is one of the most devastated and most highly threatened ecosystems on the planet. Less than 8 percent of the original forest remains and is facing intense population pressures from all sides. Separate sections examine each of the 3 countries that are home to the forest, exploring the dynamics of biodiversity loss in each country and outlining the topics to be addressed. Covers: current status and monitoring of biodiversity; conservation priorities and important species; socioeconomic drivers of deforestation; policy initiatives for conservation; and the capacity of local institutions to provide solutions and implement effective conservation actions.