Impact of land cover change on a mountain ecosystem and its services: case study from the Phobjikha valley, Bhutan

Introduction: Mountains occupy 24% of the global land surface and are home to 12% of the world’s population; they host the world’s principal biomes and supply a diverse array of ecosystem services. But they are also highly sensitive to both natural and human induced changes, which can affect service...

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Main Authors: Sunita Chaudhary, Dago Tshering, Tshering Phuntsho, Kabir Uddin, Bandana Shakya, Nakul Chettri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2017-09-01
Series:Ecosystem Health and Sustainability
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2017.1393314