Patterns and Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Myanmar

Patterns and Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Myanmar

Myanmar is one of the most forested countries of mainland Southeast Asia and is a globally important biodiversity hotspot. However, forest cover has declined from 58% in 1990 to 44% in 2015. The aim of this paper was to understand the patterns and drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in M...

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Main Authors: Zaw Naing Tun, Paul Dargusch, DJ McMoran, Clive McAlpine, Genia Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
deforestation
forest degradation
land use
landcover change
Myanmar
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/14/7539

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