作者: H. Manjari Jayathilake , Graham W. Prescott , L. Roman Carrasco , Madhu Rao , William S. Symes
DOI: 10.1007/S13280-020-01325-9
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摘要: Analysing the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in conservation landscapes can provide crucial information for management. While rates loss be measured through remote sensing, on ground is needed to confirm commodities actors behind deforestation. We administered a questionnaire Wildlife Conservation Society's landscape managers assess 28 tropical landscapes. Commercial subsistence agriculture were main deforestation, followed by settlement expansion infrastructure development. Rice, rubber, cassava maize crops most frequently cited as these emblematic Landscape expected trends continue at similar or greater magnitude future, calling urgent measures mitigate trends.