Changes in forest cover in a Central Himalayan catchment: inadequacy of assessment based on forest area alone
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The forest area and above-ground biomass of Central Himalayan catchment was quantified over a period of 16 years to test the hypothesis that forest degradation is possible even when forest area is stable. Continuos deforestation of the area threatens its existing population. Data gathered showed a decline in biomass and forest area. High fragmentation of forest cover was also observed. It was found that forest may degrade without showing perceptible changes in the area.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 1997
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The use of forests for the purpose of tourism: The case of Belek Tourism Center in Turkey
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The usage of forests is examined and reviewed for the purpose of tourism in Turkey with the case study of Antalya-Belek. The rapid emergence of mass tourism development in Turkey, encouraged without considering protection and sustainable use of nature and cultural resources, resulting in serious problems in forest area.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 2005
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Leaching characteristics of copper flotation waste before and after vitrification
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Metals leachability of copper flotation waste using toxicity tests is analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of Environmental Management
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0301-4797
Year: 2006
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