Ecological Variability and Carbon Stock Estimates of Mangrove Ecosystems in Northwestern Madagascar

Mangroves are found throughout the tropics, providing critical ecosystem goods and services to coastal communities and supporting rich biodiversity. Despite their value, world-wide, mangroves are being rapidly degraded and deforested. Madagascar contains approximately 2% of the world’s mangroves, &a...

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Main Authors: Trevor G. Jones, Harifidy Rakoto Ratsimba, Lalao Ravaoarinorotsihoarana, Garth Cripps, Adia Bey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/5/1/177