Long-term forest degradation surpasses deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
Eraldo Aparecido Trondoli Matricardi, David L. Skole, Olívia Bueno da Costa, Marcos Antônio Pedlowski, Jay H. Samek, Éder Pereira Miguel
Abstract
that were deforested. Forest degradation is a separate and increasing form of forest disturbance, and the area affected is now greater than that due to deforestation.
Topics & Concepts
Deforestation (computer science)Amazon rainforestForest degradationAgroforestryEnvironmental scienceDisturbance (geology)GeographySecondary forestEnvironmental protectionForestryEcologyLand degradationAgricultureBiologyComputer scienceArchaeologyPaleontologyProgramming languageConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesWildlife Ecology and Conservation