Prediction of the impact of logging activities on forest cover: a case-study in the East province of Cameroon

Authors :: Mertens, B.
Forni, E.
Lambin, E.F.
Source :: Journal of Environmental Management. May, 2001, Vol. 62 Issue 1, p21, 16 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research in Cameroon's East province shows that forest-cover modifications resulting from logging increase according to the forest rent value. Data were obtained through remote sensing and a geographic information system programmed with economic and ecological variables.

Subjects :: Cameroon -- Environmental policy
Forest policy -- Cameroon
Logging -- Environmental aspects
Forest ecology -- Research
Geographic information systems -- Usage
Environmental issues

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