Assessment of the soil-protecting services of the forest ecosystem: a case study in Ilam catchment, Iran

The natural forests of western Iran play a key role in delivering services and goods to local society. Nonetheless, this forest ecosystem, despite its importance, is threatened by natural factors and anthropogenic activities, resulting in decreasing soil quality and soil erosion. The present researc...

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Main Authors: Mahdavi Ali, Motaharfard Elham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2023-11-01
Series:Metsanduslikud Uurimused
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/fsmu-2023-0003