Deforestation-Induced Fragmentation Increases Forest Fire Occurrence in Central Brazilian Amazonia
Amazonia is home to more than half of the world’s remaining tropical forests, playing a key role as reservoirs of carbon and biodiversity. However, whether at a slower or faster pace, continued deforestation causes forest fragmentation in this region. Thus, understanding the relationship b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/6/305 |