The future of environmental sustainability in the Taita Hills, Kenya: assessing potential impacts of agricultural expansion and climate change
The indigenous cloud forests in the Taita Hills have suffered substantial degradation for several centuries due to agricultural expansion. Currently, only 1% of the original forested area remains preserved. Furthermore, climate change imposes an imminent threat for local economy and environmental su...
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Language: | English |
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Geographical Society of Finland
2012-09-01
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Series: | Fennia: International Journal of Geography |
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Online Access: | https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/6813 |