Spatial Assessment of the Potential Impact of Infrastructure Development on Biodiversity Conservation in Lowland Nepal

Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate with infrastructure development being one of the leading causes. New infrastructure, such as roads, provides new access and results in increased land clearing and wildlife hunting. A number of large infrastructure projects, including new roads and r...

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Main Authors: Roshan Sharma, Bhagawat Rimal, Nigel Stork, Himlal Baral, Maheshwar Dhakal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/7/9/365