Using bioclimatic analysis to assist tropical reforestation for biodiversity and carbon sequestration benefits.

The Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol may provide some financial support for reforestation of tropical forest areas. This paper outlines bioclimatic analysis methods that can assist in identifying suitable species and areas for reforestation. Bioclimatic analysis methods can assist not only in identifying the potential distributions of tree species, but also the distributions of other plant and animal species important for biodiversity conservation.

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