Habitat conectivity in the landscape of the Manu -Tambopata (MAT) biological corridor between 2004-2013

Abstract

The functional connectivity of the landscape of the biological corridor Manu-Tambopata (MAT) for the years 2004 to 2013 was analyzed, using indicator species for three types of landscape ecosystems: primary forests, aguajales and pacales. Evidence of changes on the level of connectivity was shown, with a reducing trend in the case of primary forests and aguajales and an increasing one in the case of pacales. The methodology and development of this study aims to provide analysis criteria for future similar studies that will help us determine the conditions of connectivity in a landscape of large dimensions and great territorial dynamics such as MAT more precisely.