Mangrove Carbon Stocks and Ecosystem Cover Dynamics in Southwest Madagascar and the Implications for Local Management

Of the numerous ecosystem services mangroves provide, carbon storage is gaining particular attention for its potential role in climate change mitigation strategies. Madagascar contains 2% of the world’s mangroves, over 20% of which is estimated to have been deforested through charcoal production, ti...

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Main Authors: Lisa Benson, Leah Glass, Trevor Gareth Jones, Lalao Ravaoarinorotsihoarana, Cicelin Rakotomahazo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/6/190