Greenhouse gas emissions from tropical forest degradation: an underestimated source

Greenhouse gas emissions from tropical forest degradation: an underestimated source

Abstract Background The degradation of forests in developing countries, particularly those within tropical and subtropical latitudes, is perceived to be an important contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. However, the impacts of forest degradation are understudied and poorly understood, lar...

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Main Authors: Timothy R. H. Pearson, Sandra Brown, Lara Murray, Gabriel Sidman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:Carbon Balance and Management
Subjects:
Carbon stock
Deforestation
Forest fire
Woodfuel
REDD+
Timber harvest
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13021-017-0072-2

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