The impact of old forest roads on the species diversity in the rain forest of Central Guyana has been the focus of recent research. Investigators reached the conclusion that the established roads may be of use for amphibians and should therefore not necessarily be closed or restored to their natural state. For example, ruts in the roads filled with accumulated water can serve as spawning grounds for frogs during dry periods. Senckenberg scientists have studied the impact of old forest roads on the species diversity in the rain forest of Central Guyana. Among other things, the international team of scientists around Ernst intended to find out whether the ecological restoration of the roads would be a sensible measure in terms of the preservation of species diversity. "We were able to demonstrate that water that is retained on the roads can serve as an important habitat for the frogs' reproduction, in particular during dry periods," explains Ernst. However, the study should not be understood as an invitation for establishing additional roads or even for intensified logging in tropical rain forests.
Unfortunately, the rain forest population continues to decrease due to deforestation and need for urbanization in tropical areas. The rain forest holds hundreds of different species of animals and if we continue to destroy these habitats means hurting these species and damaging their environment. In addition the increase in global temperature, which humans are responsible for, is also hurting other environments such as the rain forest. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161011085356.htm
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