Spatial and Temporal Trends of Burnt Area in Angola: Implications for Natural Vegetation and Protected Area Management

Spatial and Temporal Trends of Burnt Area in Angola: Implications for Natural Vegetation and Protected Area Management

Fire is a key driver of natural ecosystems in Africa. However, human activity and climate change have altered fire frequency and severity, with negative consequences for biodiversity conservation. Angola ranks among the countries with the highest fire activity in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, w...

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Main Authors: Silvia Catarino, Maria Manuel Romeiras, Rui Figueira, Valentine Aubard, João M. N. Silva, José M. C. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
wildfires
MODIS burnt area product
WWF ecoregions
land cover
Miombo woodlands
biodiversity conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/12/8/307

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