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...
Main Authors: | Timothy R. H. Pearson, Sandra Brown, Lara Murray, Gabriel Sidman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-02-01
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Series: | Carbon Balance and Management |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13021-017-0072-2 |
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