Protected area effectiveness in reducing tropical deforestation : a global analysis of the impact of protection status

Nelson, Andrew; Chomitz, Kenneth M.;

Protected area effectiveness in reducing tropical deforestation : a global analysis of the impact of protection status (English)

Abstract

This study assesses the impact of tropical protected areas on deforestation fires, which are the best available globally consistent proxy for deforestation at a fine spatial scale. The paper covers the entire tropical forest biome to estimate the avoided... See More +

Author Nelson, Andrew; Chomitz, Kenneth M.; Nelson, Andrew; Chomitz, Kenneth M.;;
Document Date 2009/10/01
Document Type Brief;
Report Number 53370
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country World;
Region The World Region;
Disclosure Date 2010/07/01
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name Protected area effectiveness in reducing tropical deforestation : a global analysis of the impact of protection status
Keywords
protected area;convention on biological diversity;tropical forest biome;sustainable management of forest;protection can;deforestation;tropical forest area;land cover ... See More +
Language English
Topics Agriculture and Food Security; Environment and Natural Resources; Drylands; Forest Fire; Deforestation;
Historic Topics Environment; Transport;
Historic SubTopics Environmental Disasters & Degradation; Drylands & Desertification; Coastal and Marine Resources; Food Security; Ecosystems and Natural Habitats; Energy and Natural Resources; Global Environment; Natural Disasters;
Unit Owning IEG Public Sector (IEGPS)
Series Name IEG evaluation brief ; no. 7
Version Type Final

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