Assessing Forest Cover Dynamics and Forest Perception in the Atlantic Forest of Paraguay, Combining Remote Sensing and Household Level Data

Assessing Forest Cover Dynamics and Forest Perception in the Atlantic Forest of Paraguay, Combining Remote Sensing and Household Level Data

The Upper Parana Atlantic Forest (BAAPA) in Paraguay is one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. The rapid growth of deforestation has resulted in the loss of 91% of its original cover. Numerous efforts have been made to halt deforestation activities, however farmers’ perception tow...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel Da Ponte, Benjamin Mack, Christian Wohlfart, Oscar Rodas, Martina Fleckenstein, Natascha Oppelt, Stefan Dech, Claudia Kuenzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
BAAPA
remote sensing
household survey
forest
farm types
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/10/389

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