Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Deforestation and Land Degradation’s Impact on Ecosystem Services Revisited in Madagascar

Andriamihaja Rakotoharo, University of Mahajanga
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18927591
Published: April 10, 2011

Abstract

Madagascar faces significant environmental challenges, including deforestation and land degradation, which have profound impacts on ecosystem services such as biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. The study employs a linear regression analysis to assess the relationship between deforestation, land degradation, and ecosystem service indicators. Data is sourced from existing datasets collected over multiple years. A significant negative correlation was observed between increased rates of deforestation and carbon sequestration levels (slope = -0.56, $p < 0.01$; 95% CI: [-0.72, -0.41]). The replication confirms the initial findings but also highlights that land degradation exacerbates these effects. Policy makers are urged to implement sustainable land management practices and conservation efforts to mitigate deforestation and enhance ecosystem services. Deforestation, Land Degradation, Ecosystem Services, Linear Regression, Carbon Sequestration

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Andriamihaja Rakotoharo (2011). Deforestation and Land Degradation’s Impact on Ecosystem Services Revisited in Madagascar. African Ethnoecology (Environmental/Social/Cross-disciplinary), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18927591

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Madagascardeforestationland degradationecosystem servicesbiodiversitycarbon sequestrationremote sensing

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