Urban Community Power: Enhancing Urban Forest Diversity and Reversing Ecosystem Disservices in Zomba City, Malawi

Urban Community Power: Enhancing Urban Forest Diversity and Reversing Ecosystem Disservices in Zomba City, Malawi

Tree species diversity in urban green spaces supports the provision of a wide range of urban ecosystem services, well studied in developed countries and less so in developing countries, where little is discussed concerning the role of urban communities in addressing the eminent threat facing green s...

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Main Authors:	Patrick J. Likongwe, Frank B. Chimaimba, Sosten S. Chiotha, Treaser Mandevu, Lois Kamuyango, Hesekia Garekae
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:	Land
Subjects:	biodiversity conservation ecosystem services and disservices green space community management trees
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/11/1258

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