Researchers Warn of Rapid Loss of Mexico’s Cloud Forests

According to a study led by researchers from UNAM’s Institute of Biology (IB), Mexico’s cloud forests are under growing threat from deforestation and climate change.

These ecosystems are defined by their mist-shrouded canopies and the presence of numerous species within small geographic areas.

“Deforestation and global warming are transforming these ecosystems at an alarming rate. If the trend continues, we could lose a significant portion of their biodiversity in just a few decades,” said Santiago Ramírez Barahona, lead author of the study and researcher at the Institute of Biology.

The study also included researchers from UNAM’s National School of Higher Studies (Morelia campus), the Institute of Ecology, and the University of Miami.