The impact of El Niño phenomenon on dry forest-dependent communities' welfare in the northern coast of Peru

Pécastaing, Nicolas; Chávez, Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2020.106820

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“…Despite its water constraints, this region is home to ~55% of the human population (MINAM 2016), with the Peruvian capital, Lima, settled in a western coastal desert. Although few studies have estimated the rate of dry forest deforestation in Latin America and Peru, deforestation is indeed a serious problem in Peruvian coastal forests (Whaley et al 2010, Pécastaing andChávez 2020). In the Piura region, for instance, it was estimated that between 15,000 and 40,000 ha of dry forest are lost annually (Pécastaing and Chávez 2020).…”

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“…Although few studies have estimated the rate of dry forest deforestation in Latin America and Peru, deforestation is indeed a serious problem in Peruvian coastal forests (Whaley et al 2010, Pécastaing andChávez 2020). In the Piura region, for instance, it was estimated that between 15,000 and 40,000 ha of dry forest are lost annually (Pécastaing and Chávez 2020). Urban demand for firewood and charcoal, combined with agriculture and livestock expansion, are the main threats to the conservation of dry forests (Whaley et al 2010, Bennett-Curry et al 2013, SERFOR 2019.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Adaptations such as stomatal regulation regulate water consumption and allow the species to endure drought stress (Time et al 2018); small and lignified leaf branches, or "brachyblats", capture atmospheric humidity (Whaley et al 2010); and "inverse hydraulic lift" provides the ability to absorb atmospheric water at night (Bereford-Jones 2004). A recent study shows how important these forests are in reducing the vulnerability of human populations to El Niño, as the loss of dry forest cover magnifies the negative effects of drought and increases local temperatures (Pécastaing and Chávez 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Secondary forests in Peru: differential provision of ecosystem services compared to other post-deforestation forest transitions

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While tropical forests are undergoing rapid transformation as a result of direct human impacts, many deforested areas are reverting to forest through natural or human-assisted regeneration. This situation provides a window of opportunity to implement forest management strategies to achieve environmental objectives while promoting social development and contributing to local livelihoods. Successful forest management policy, however, depends on how well we can appraise environmental consequences as well as on the value of ecosystem services that these regrowing forests provide. Here, we review the published literature to synthesize the ecosystem services provided by three types of forest transitions: naturally-regenerated secondary forests, agroforestry systems, and tree plantations, in the coastal, Andean, and Amazonian regions of Peru. We then discuss the potential of these regrowing forests as naturebased solutions that can help in the adoption of policies that promote their sustainable use and conservation. Our literature analysis reveals that forest transitions provide significant services in offsetting carbon emissions, providing habitats for biodiversity, and regulating hydrological services. However, the amount and importance of ecosystem services vary depending on the forest transition type. Secondary forests offer multiple services, representing a low-cost, immediate, and highly effective strategy in mitigating the climate and biodiversity crises and ultimately providing vital ecosystem services to society, such as water provision. In contrast, exotic tree plantations have negative effects on water regulation services. We highlight the potential of secondary forests for land management that supports multiple and integrated environmental initiatives. This framework can guide policy decisions to choose appropriate options on forest transition types most suitable to achieve specific end goals at local and regional scales, considering both ecosystem services and disservices to avoid trade-offs in which the achievement of one goal is detrimental to another.

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Modeling the current and future habitat suitability of Neltuma pallida in the dry forest of northern Peru under climate change scenarios to 2100

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Bravo,

Cotrina‐Sanchez

et al. 2024

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The development of anthropic activities and climate change effects impact worldwide species' ecosystems and habitats. Habitats' adequate prediction can be an important tool to assess current and future trends. In addition, it allows strategies development for their conservation. The Neltuma pallida of the forest region in northern Peru, although very significant, has experienced a decline in recent years. The objective of this research is to evaluate the current and future distribution and conservation status of N. pallida in the Peruvian dry forest under climate change (Location: Republic of Peru). A total of 132 forest presence records and 10 variables (bioclimatic, topographic, and soil) were processed and selected to obtain the current and future distribution for 2100, using Google Earth Engine (GEE), RStudio, and MaxEnt. The area under the curve values fell within the range of 0.93–0.95, demonstrating a strong predictive capability for both present and future potential habitats. The findings indicated that the likely range of habitats for N. pallida was shaped by factors such as the average temperature of wettest quarter, maximum temperature of warmest month, elevation, rainfall, and precipitation of driest month. The main suitable areas were in the central regions of the geographical departments of Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque, as well as in the northern part of La Libertad. It is critical to determine the habitat suitability of plant species for conservation managers since this information stimulates the development of policies that favor sustainable use programs. In addition, these results can contribute significantly to identify new areas for designing strategies for populations conserving and recovering with an ecological restoration approach.

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The effect of port development on coastal water quality: Evidence of eutrophication states in Indonesia

Yudhistira

Karimah

Maghfira

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The impact of El Niño phenomenon on dry forest-dependent communities' welfare in the northern coast of Peru

Cited by 8 publications

References 49 publications

Secondary forests in Peru: differential provision of ecosystem services compared to other post-deforestation forest transitions

Secondary forests in Peru: differential provision of ecosystem services compared to other post-deforestation forest transitions

Modeling the current and future habitat suitability of Neltuma pallida in the dry forest of northern Peru under climate change scenarios to 2100

The effect of port development on coastal water quality: Evidence of eutrophication states in Indonesia

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