Abstract
Massive changes are afoot in the World's ecosystems. Humans are warming the climate system to a degree that threatens our survival by burning fossil fuels and clearing and logging ever more forest. One of the largest remaining areas of tropical forests, some 28 million hectares, is found in New Guinea. While in recent decades this nation has seen significant deforestation and forest degradation, when compared with other nations, much of PNG's forests remain relatively intact. Given the ongoing crisis of tropical deforestation, and the increased political significance of PNG's forests, it has never been more important to understand in detail what is happening to these forests.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Papua New Guinea |
Publisher | University of Papua New Guinea |
Number of pages | 209 |
Volume | 1 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9789980891068 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |