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Rainforest clearance for cattle pasture causes far greater biodiversity loss than estimated (phys.org)
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/25024610

Researchers have conducted the world's biggest ever bird survey, recording 971 different species living in forests and cattle pastures across the South American country of Colombia. This represents almost 10% of the world's birds.

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[–] wolfyvegan@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago

This reforestation project in particular could help to protect and restore the habitat of avian beings threatened by the cattle industry. I don't know of any similar projects as far north as Caquetá, but of course such projects are needed everywhere.