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Submitted July 25, 2019
Published 2019-07-31

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Vol. 3 No. 2: Orbis Cognita

Environmental alterations for anthropogenic disturbances in two fragments of forests: an agroforestry system and a secondary natural forest in regeneration


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Published: 2019-07-31

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De La Cruz Cabrera, V., & Contreras, M. (2019). Environmental alterations for anthropogenic disturbances in two fragments of forests: an agroforestry system and a secondary natural forest in regeneration. Revista Científica Orbis Cógnita, 3(2), 57–72. Retrieved from https://revistas.up.ac.pa/index.php/orbis_cognita/article/view/755

Abstract

The negative effects on the structure and functionality of forests can be generated by anthropogenic disturbances, making urgent attention necessary for their restoration. These alterations are linked to human activities, and without proper management they can cause impacts that generate direct impacts from deforestation, forest degradation, and overexploitation of natural resources; and as indirect causes, social, economic and political factors. The study was developed in two fragments of forests of the community of Metetí, Province of Darién. a secondary Natural Forest in regeneration located behind the Centro Regional Universitario de Darién and an agroforestry system that is part of the Fundación Pro niños del Darién. In both forest fragments, tours were made, observing and recording the well-identified anthropogenic disturbances. In the Agroforestry System, large impacts are shown by the different anthropogenic disturbances. However, in the regenerating secondary natural forest, there was a poor disposal of solid waste and low deforestation. With these findings coupled with the lack of management of these fragments of forests can reduce their recovery affecting the productive capacity of the soil. For this reason, it is recommended to implement strategies that promote their regeneration and prevent forest degradation, improving the ecological and economic value for farmers and ranchers.

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