Anthropogenic Decline of Ecosystem Services Threatens the Integrity of the Unique Hyrcanian (Caspian) Forests in Northern Iran
The unique Hyrcanian (Caspian) forests of northern Iran provide vital ecosystem services for local and global communities. We assess the status and trends of key ecosystem services in this region where native forest conversion has accelerated to make way for housing and farm development. This is a m...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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MDPI
2016
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/94541 |
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