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Forest Degradation and Deforestation
Tropical forests are being disturbed by deforestation and forest degradation at an unprecedented pace (Hansen et al. in Science 342:850–853, 2013;...
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Local stakeholder perceptions of forest degradation: Keys to sustainable tropical forest management
Land use policies and planning in Latin America have been partially successful in halting deforestation yet have not stopped forest degradation....
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Effects of forest degradation classification on the uncertainty of aboveground carbon estimates in the Amazon
BackgroundTropical forests are critical for the global carbon budget, yet they have been threatened by deforestation and forest degradation by fire,...
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Impact of changing urban landscapes on forest degradation: A study on a part of Western Ghats, India
The current research is focused on studying the land use changes in selected sites (total area of 3488 sq. km) of the Uttara Kannada district and the...
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Ecological study and forest degradation of the Waldiba Monastery woodland in Tigrai, Ethiopia
Sacred sites like monasteries harbour a higher diversity of flora and fauna than nearby unprotected areas and sometimes even higher than protected...
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The impact of energy efficiency in reducing environmental degradation: does renewable energy and forest resources matter?
The vast utilisation of energy sources in promoting economic growth has been identified as the major cause of environmental degradation (through...
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Does poverty cause forest degradation? Evidence from a poor state in India
There is a debate surrounding the nexus between poverty and environmental degradation. While the predominant school of thought argues that poverty is...
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Ecological-economic assessment of forest land degradation neutrality in the Indus River Basin of Pakistan
Land degradation neutrality can be achieved by mobilizing stakeholders and investing in strategic land management. Despite significant investments,...
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The effect of forest resources, energy efficiency, and renewable energy on environmental degradation—a comparative analysis of the less- and high-emitter sub-Saharan African countries
Environmental degradation is one of the main causes of concern in the world. There is a dilemma on policies that are devised to improve the quality...
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Agricultural Soil Degradation in Ukraine
The degradation of the arable soils is one of the critical issues for Ukraine’s agriculture production. The agricultural area covers 19 million...
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Relationship between wood fuel energy consumption and forest degradation at regional and sub-regional levels of sub-Saharan Africa: the role of control of corruption and government effectiveness
This paper examines the effect of wood fuel energy consumption on forest degradation at regional and sub-regional levels of sub-Saharan Africa by...
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Environmental Degradation in Asia Land Degradation, Environmental Contamination, and Human Activities
This unique book focuses on environmental degradation in Asian countries including land degradation and soil erosion. The land degradation covers...
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Asymmetric effect of environmental cost of forest rents in the Guinean forest-savanna mosaic: The Nigerian experience
Several studies have identified deforestation as a major cause of environmental degradation, but little is known about the asymmetric effect of the...
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Towards sustainable forest management: an examination of environmental knowledge among forest dwellers in the Kashmir Himalayas
Environmental knowledge, attitude and sustainable behaviour of the people have become fundamental elements of sustainable forest management. Kashmir...
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Perceived Status Of Ecosystem Services Emanating From A Forest Reserve: Evidence From Atewa Range Forest Reserve In Ghana
Forest ecosystem services play an integral part in the realization of global sustainable development goals due to their potential contribution to...
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Revitalizing Ethiopia’s highland soil degradation: a comprehensive review on land degradation and effective management interventions
Land degradation is one of the major challenges causing food insecurity and instability in Ethiopia. A comprehensive study on trends and drivers of...
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Carbon loss from forest degradation exceeds that from deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
Spatial–temporal dynamics of aboveground biomass (AGB) and forest area affect the carbon cycle, climate and biodiversity in the Brazilian Amazon....
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Quantifying timber illegality risk in the Brazilian forest frontier
Illegal logging remains widespread across the tropics, leading to extensive forest degradation and trade in illegal timber products. By adapting...
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Impacts of anthropogenic disturbance on forest vegetation cover, health, and diversity within Doma forest reserve, Nigeria
Forest encroachment is a common practice that has led to the destruction of canopy trees in the Guinea savanna part of Nigeria. This study...
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Quantifying forest resilience post forest fire disturbances using time-series satellite data
Quantification of forest resilience will help us to manage the sustainability of the forest environment and the safety of biodiversity. Measuring...
