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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Main Author: Eduardo Maeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Geographical Society of Finland 2012-09-01
Series:Fennia: International Journal of Geography
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Online Access:https://fennia.journal.fi/article/view/6813