Deforestation and Degradation

The social and ecological costs of reforestation. Territorialization and industrialization of land use accompany forest transitions in Southeast Asia

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Active restoration of post-mining forest benefits the activity density, but not the diversity of spider communities across the seasons in Ghana

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What is the contribution of forest-related income to rural livelihood strategies in the Philippines’ remaining forested landscapes?

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How much deforestation in sub-Saharan Africa has been caused by mining?

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Sub-Saharan Africa has become a major mining hub due to its vast mineral resources, which has led to significant economic growth and investment in the region since the early 2000s. However, the expansion of mining activities, especially post-2000, has raised concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in terms of deforestation and habitat disruption. The paper aims to assess the extent of deforestation caused by mining activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, employing geospatial and statistical analysis to compare areas with and without mining operations.

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Reforesting Bare Hills in Vietnam: Social and Environmental Consequences of the 5 Million Hectare Reforestation Program

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The tree planting and protecting culture of cattle ranchers and small-scale agriculturalists in rural Panama: Opportunities for reforestation and land restoration

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Peasants, agroforesters, and anthropologists: A 20-year venture in income-generating trees and hedgerows in Haiti

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Carbon sequestration in Africa: The land tenure problem

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Research on afforestation and reforestation projects highlights how tropical forests can store carbon on a large scale. Africa offers vast areas of suitable land for carbon sequestration through these initiatives. However, the author argues that land tenure issues in Africa create an obstacle to achieving this potential.

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Patterns and drivers of disturbance in tropical forest reserves of southern Ghana

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Committed to restoring tropical forests: an overview of Brazil's and Indonesia's restoration targets and policies

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