Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico
Models of potential distribution and ecological niche allow to estimate priority areas for the management of species of interest, as well as to identify variables related to environmental suitability and predict the behavior of species in the face of anthropogenic disturbances. Logwood (Haematoxylum...
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| author | Anay Serrano-Rodríguez Annery Serrano Rodríguez Yarelys Ferrer-Sánchez Fernando Abasolo-Pacheco Mariela Alexi Díaz Ponce Norma María Guerrero Chuez Pedro Harrys Lozano Mendoza Alexis Herminio Plasencia-Vázquez |
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| description | Models of potential distribution and ecological niche allow to estimate priority areas for the management of species of interest, as well as to identify variables related to environmental suitability and predict the behavior of species in the face of anthropogenic disturbances. Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) is a species that we consider a natural heritage in southeastern Mexico because of its ecological role and the current and historical use of its wood. This species is present in different vegetation types and even dominates in some ecosystems called ''tintales'', which have been exploited for dye extraction in past centuries. This, combined with changes in land use for livestock, agriculture, and other anthropogenic activities, has affected the Logwood´s distribution and connectivity of its populations. We modeled the potential distribution of H. campechianum and evaluated the feasibility of reforestation with this species in southeastern Mexico. For this purpose, we included 638 occurrence points and used the MaxEnt algorithm for modeling, analyzing different parameters. We used the potential distribution model, accessibility to the areas and water availability to calculate a feasibility index for reforestation. The environmental suitability for the species is more present in southeastern Mexico, conditioned by the aridity index, the minimum temperature of the coldest month and the maximum temperature of the warmest month. The greatest percentage of areas with high feasibility indexes for reforestation are found in Campeche, apparently a key state for the conservation and management of the species. This study can be the starting point for implementing reforestation programs with H. campechianum and can be used as an example to apply to other species with patrimonial value. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cf03e58d559d449f8056a4967b4c653f2024-12-16T05:36:09ZengElsevierGlobal Ecology and Conservation2351-98942024-12-0156e03293Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in MexicoAnay Serrano-Rodríguez0Annery Serrano Rodríguez1Yarelys Ferrer-Sánchez2Fernando Abasolo-Pacheco3Mariela Alexi Díaz Ponce4Norma María Guerrero Chuez5Pedro Harrys Lozano Mendoza6Alexis Herminio Plasencia-Vázquez7Centro de Investigaciones Históricas y Sociales, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Av. Agustín Melgar S/N entre Calle 20 y Juan de la Barrera. Col. Buenavista., Campeche CP 24039, MexicoFacultad de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Avenida Ing. Humberto Lanz Cárdenas S/N, Colonia Ex Hacienda Kalá C.P., Campeche 24085, MexicoUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Campus Central Av. Quito km. 11/2 vía a Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Quevedo, EcuadorUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Campus Central Av. Quito km. 11/2 vía a Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Quevedo, EcuadorUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Campus Central Av. Quito km. 11/2 vía a Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Quevedo, EcuadorUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Campus Central Av. Quito km. 11/2 vía a Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Quevedo, EcuadorUniversidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Campus Central Av. Quito km. 11/2 vía a Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Quevedo, EcuadorCentro de Investigaciones Históricas y Sociales, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Av. Agustín Melgar S/N entre Calle 20 y Juan de la Barrera. Col. Buenavista., Campeche CP 24039, Mexico; Corresponding author.Models of potential distribution and ecological niche allow to estimate priority areas for the management of species of interest, as well as to identify variables related to environmental suitability and predict the behavior of species in the face of anthropogenic disturbances. Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) is a species that we consider a natural heritage in southeastern Mexico because of its ecological role and the current and historical use of its wood. This species is present in different vegetation types and even dominates in some ecosystems called ''tintales'', which have been exploited for dye extraction in past centuries. This, combined with changes in land use for livestock, agriculture, and other anthropogenic activities, has affected the Logwood´s distribution and connectivity of its populations. We modeled the potential distribution of H. campechianum and evaluated the feasibility of reforestation with this species in southeastern Mexico. For this purpose, we included 638 occurrence points and used the MaxEnt algorithm for modeling, analyzing different parameters. We used the potential distribution model, accessibility to the areas and water availability to calculate a feasibility index for reforestation. The environmental suitability for the species is more present in southeastern Mexico, conditioned by the aridity index, the minimum temperature of the coldest month and the maximum temperature of the warmest month. The greatest percentage of areas with high feasibility indexes for reforestation are found in Campeche, apparently a key state for the conservation and management of the species. This study can be the starting point for implementing reforestation programs with H. campechianum and can be used as an example to apply to other species with patrimonial value.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424004979ConservationEcological nicheLogwoodMaxentNatural heritageSeasonally inundated forest |
| spellingShingle | Anay Serrano-Rodríguez Annery Serrano Rodríguez Yarelys Ferrer-Sánchez Fernando Abasolo-Pacheco Mariela Alexi Díaz Ponce Norma María Guerrero Chuez Pedro Harrys Lozano Mendoza Alexis Herminio Plasencia-Vázquez Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico Global Ecology and Conservation Conservation Ecological niche Logwood Maxent Natural heritage Seasonally inundated forest |
| title | Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico |
| title_full | Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico |
| title_short | Prediction of environmental suitability for Haematoxylum campechianum: A proposal to promote reforestation in Mexico |
| title_sort | prediction of environmental suitability for haematoxylum campechianum a proposal to promote reforestation in mexico |
| topic | Conservation Ecological niche Logwood Maxent Natural heritage Seasonally inundated forest |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424004979 |
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