Anthropogenic Decline of Ecosystem Services Threatens the Integrity of the Unique Hyrcanian (Caspian) Forests in Northern Iran

Anthropogenic Decline of Ecosystem Services Threatens the Integrity of the Unique Hyrcanian (Caspian) Forests in Northern Iran

The unique Hyrcanian (Caspian) forests of northern Iran provide vital ecosystem services for local and global communities. We assess the status and trends of key ecosystem services in this region where native forest conversion has accelerated to make way for housing and farm development. This is a m...

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Main Authors: Ardavan Zarandian, Himlal Baral, Ahmad R. Yavari, Hamid R. Jafari, Nigel E. Stork, Matthew A. Ling, Hamid Amirnejad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Ecosystem services
land cover
household survey
value judgment
rapid Assessment: participatory approaches
GIS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/7/3/51

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