The Indian Sundarban Mangrove Forests: History, Utilization, Conservation Strategies and Local Perception
Covering approximately 10,000 km2 the Sundarbans in the Northern Bay of Bengal is the largest contiguous mangrove forest on earth. Mangroves forests are highly productive and diverse ecosystems, providing a wide range of direct ecosystem services for resident populations. In addition, mangroves func...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Diversity |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/7/2/149 |