Mining as a catalyst of overgrazing resulting in risk of forest retreat, Erdenet Mongolia
This paper provides information on long-term suppression of natural forest regeneration due to the livestock grazing in the vicinity of one of the world largest open-pit ore mine close the city of Erdenet in Mongolia. The area is characterized by high concentration of herder’s households where the 5...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Lomonosov Moscow State University
2019-10-01
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Series: | Geography, Environment, Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://ges.rgo.ru/jour/article/view/828 |