Locations reported by various studies as undergoing high rates of land cover change in the past few decades

Locations reported by various studies as undergoing high rates of land cover change in the past few decades

In the case of forest cover change, the studies refer to the period 1980–2000 and are based on national statistics, remote sensing, and to a limited degree expert opinion. In the case of land cover change resulting from degradation in drylands (desertification), the period is unspecified but inferred to be within the last half-century, and…

  • Produced by:
    Philippe Rekacewicz, Emmanuelle Bournay, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/11/2007

Locations reported by various studies as undergoing high rates of land cover change in the past few decades

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