Local tree cover predicts mosquito species richness and disease vector presence in a tropical countryside landscape.
Johannah E FarnerMeghan HowardJeffrey R SmithChristopher B AndersonErin A MordecaiPublished in: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology (2024)
The results suggest that preservation and expansion of tree cover at local scales can protect biodiversity for a wide range of taxa, including arthropods, and also confer protection against disease vector occurrence. The identified spatial range of tree cover benefits can inform land management for conservation and public health protection.