Proximate Causes of Forest Degradation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Vary in Space and Time

Forest degradation, generally defined as a reduction in the delivery of forest ecosystem services, can have long-term impacts on biodiversity, climate, and local livelihoods. The quantification of forest degradation, its dynamics and proximate causes can help prompt early action to mitigate carbon e...

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Main Authors: Aurélie C. Shapiro, Katie P. Bernhard, Stefano Zenobi, Daniel Müller, Naikoa Aguilar-Amuchastegui, Rémi d'Annunzio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Conservation Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2021.690562/full