The Mangroves of the Zambezi Delta: Increase in Extent Observed via Satellite from 1994 to 2013

The Mangroves of the Zambezi Delta: Increase in Extent Observed via Satellite from 1994 to 2013

Mangroves are recognized for their valued ecosystem services provision while having the highest carbon density among forested ecosystems. Yet they are increasingly threatened by deforestation, conversion to agriculture and development, reducing the benefits they provide for local livelihoods, coasta...

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Main Authors: Aurélie C. Shapiro, Carl C. Trettin, Helga Küchly, Sadroddin Alavinapanah, Salomão Bandeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
mangrove mapping
Landsat
monitoring
deforestation
land use change detection
REDD+
blue carbon
remote sensing
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/7/12/15838

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