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Palaearctic
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Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
Gizhou Plateau broadleaf and mixed forests
Today the original forest vegetation across the Guizhou Plateau has been largely
replaced by scrub or sparse woodland. Although Ooriginal forest types still exist
within the protected areas, but they are almost completely gone outside those
areas, except for small patches on the remote and inaccessible limestone hills.
Habitat conversion to for agriculture, hunting, and inadequate management of
existing nature reserves are among the major threats to this region.
Palaearctic
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Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
Yunnan Plateau subtropical evergreen forests
For thousands of years the Yunnan Plateau has been used for agriculture, and
conversion of forests to cropland is happening today even in remote areas. As a
result, little original habitat is left. Hunting has also reduced animal
populations. Original tree species have been largely replaced by sparse forests of
Yunnan pine and rhododendron. Several lakes are polluted, and many fish species
are extinct. And while some mountain crests are protected as nature reserves,
lower slopes remain at risk.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Appenine deciduous montane forests
In Italy, only about 20 percent of the farmable land is level, so even mountain
slopes and pastures are used for grazing and farming. Tourist traffic can be
heavy, and visitors over-collect orchids. But large-scale logging has mostly
stopped in these forests, and several national parks have been formed to preserve
habitat.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Atlantic mixed forests
This ecoregion contains some of the most productive agricultural lands in
Europe--lands that were converted from heathlands and forests. Further
agricultural expansion, as well as urbanization and pollution, continue to
threaten the remaining fragments of original vegetation.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Azores temperate mixed forests
A variety of human activities, from the clearing of forests for agriculture to coastal development, threaten the islands' diverse habitats. Introduced plants out-compete native species, and garbage dumps threaten their surrounding areas with pollution.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Balkan mixed forests
Overgrazing of livestock has already damaged large tracts of grassland in this ecoregion, and other agricultural uses are expanding. Several protected areas in Bulgaria have been established as national parks, but they face twin threats: possible fragmentation and increased tourism. A water diversion project on the River Mesta also threatens the region.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Baltic mixed forests
This ecoregion is in serious need of conservation. Humans have been using the lands throughout history. One of the major concerns for the area is the pollution of wetlands and fresh water by agriculture, industry, domestic sewage, and fisheries. Land use and alteration for tourism, agricultural, hunting, egg harvesting, and the draining of wetlands threaten to fragment and degrade remaining areas of intact habitat.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Cantabrian mixed forests
The most persistent threats include game hunting, open-cast coal mining, deforestation, tourism development, road building, cattle and sheep grazing, grassland burning, as well as the draining of wetland areas and their subsequent conversion to agriculture.
Palearctic
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Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests
Gray poplar, caucasian wingnut, and caucasian alder trees once lined the river banks within the coastal plain, but most of the lowland forest of this ecoregion has been cleared for agriculture or urban development. Invasive plants such as the spiny maquis have taken over in areas of secondary growth, especially in areas of selective tree felling. Coastal habitats have been drained and turned into agricultural fields. Only a few patches of native forests and wetlands remain.
Palearctic
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Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
Caucasus mixed forests
Most of the lowland forest in this region has been converted for agriculture or human developments. At higher elevations, overgrazing is causing some habitat degradation, and commercial forestry looms as a potential threat.
