Woody Encroachment as a Social-Ecological Regime Shift
African savannas are increasingly affected by woody encroachment, an increase in the density of woody plants. Woody encroachment often occurs unexpectedly, is difficult to reverse, and has significant economic, cultural and ecological implications. The process of woody encroachment represents a so-c...
Main Authors: | Linda Luvuno, Reinette Biggs, Nicola Stevens, Karen Esler |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/7/2221 |
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