Many tropical mountain ecosystems (TME) are severely disturbed, requiring ecological
restoration to recover biodiversity and ecosystem functions. However, the extent of …

Tropical montane forests (TMFs) are major centers of evolutionary change and harbor many
endemic species with small geographic ranges. In this systematic map, we focus on the …

Payments for ecosystem services (PES) programs aim to improve environmental outcomes
by providing direct incentives to land managers for the provision of ecosystem services …

Emerging international policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions from deforestation and
forest degradation (REDD+) in developing countries, has resulted in numerous studies on …

In East Africa, human population growth and demands for natural resources cause forest
loss contributing to increased carbon emissions and reduced biodiversity. Protected Areas …

Conservation actions need to be prioritized, often taking into account species' extinction risk.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List provides an accepted …

The proposed mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation
(REDD+) offers significant potential for conserving forests to reduce negative impacts of …

Naturally isolated montane forests in East Africa are hotspots of biodiversity, often
characterised by high species endemism, and are fundamental contributors to water …

Abstract The Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania show exceptional endemism that is
threatened by high anthropogenic pressure leading to the loss of natural habitat. Using a …

Ecological regions aggregate habitats with similar biophysical characteristics within well-
defined boundaries, providing spatially consistent platforms for monitoring, managing and …