Los bosques de niebla de México: conservación y restauración de su componente arbóreo

摘要: The cloud forest of Mexico, a plant formation widely known in this country as mesophyllous montane (bosque mesofilo de montana), comprises diverse array associations that collectively occupy nearly 1% the national territory. Because its fragmented distribution at mid - and high elevations humid mountain ranges (mostly but not continuously between 1500 2500 m altitude), complex biogeographic history, adjacency with many other vegetation types, Mexican forests host least 10% country's vascular flora, estimated around 27 000 species. A recent appraisal showed total 762 tree species thrive these forests, 60% are one various threat categories defined by IUCN (23% Vulnerable, 27% Endangered, 11% Critically Endangered). Current trends population growth, land use/land cover change, global climate change demand conservation restoration actions to help revert their effects. conventional model consisting establishment natural protected areas may be viable still necessary some preserve integrity whole. Nevertheless, novel strategies needed across most original range capable reconciling sustainable exploitation well-being inhabitants extraordinary heritage signify for Mexico world.