Natural hazards in a changing world: a case for ecosystem-based management.

Communities worldwide are increasingly affected by natural hazards such as floods, droughts, wildfires and storm-waves. However, the causes of these increases remain underexplored, often attributed to climate changes or changes in the patterns of human exposure. This paper aims to quantify the effec...

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Main Authors: Jeanne L Nel, David C Le Maitre, Deon C Nel, Belinda Reyers, Sally Archibald, Brian W van Wilgen, Greg G Forsyth, Andre K Theron, Patrick J O'Farrell, Jean-Marc Mwenge Kahinda, Francois A Engelbrecht, Evison Kapangaziwiri, Lara van Niekerk, Laurie Barwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4012988?pdf=render