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Small forest fragments can protect more birds when the surrounding landscape is more helpful

Small forest fragments can protect more birds when the surrounding landscape is more helpful
Phys.org Friday 19 June 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Larger areas contain more species. This is one of the most ironclad laws of ecology, which explains why large natural areas usually receive higher priority in conservation strategies. In fragmented landscapes, this logic has also led small forest fragments to be seen as environments of lower value for biodiversity.

Larger areas contain more species. This is one of the most ironclad laws of ecology, which explains why large natural areas usually receive higher priority in conservation strategies. In fragmented landscapes, this logic has also led small forest fragments to be seen as environments of lower value for biodiversity.
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