Systematic land-cover change in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implications for biodiversity

Systematic land-cover change in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implications for biodiversity

Land-cover change and habitat loss are widely recognised as the major drivers of biodiversity loss in the world. Land-cover maps derived from satellite imagery provide useful tools for monitoring land-use and land-cover change. KwaZulu-Natal, a populous yet biodiversity-rich province in South Africa...

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Main Authors: Debbie Jewitt, Peter S. Goodman, Barend F.N. Erasmus, Timothy G. O’Connor, Ed T.F. Witkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2015-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
conservation planning
habitat loss
intensity analysis
legislation
satellite imagery
Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3774

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