deforestation

The removal of forest and undergrowth to increase the surface of arable land or to use the timber for construction or industrial purposes. Forest and its undergrowth possess a very high water-retaining capacity, inhibiting runoff of rainwater. (Source: GILP)



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Strohbach BJ 2000. Vegetation degradation trends in the northern Oshikoto Region: IV. The Broad-leafed savannas with associated pans. Dinteria 26 93 - 112
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Strohbach BJ 2000. Vegetation degradation trends in the northern Oshikoto Region: II. The Colophospermum mopane shrublands. Dinteria 26 63 - 75
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Strohbach BJ 2000. Vegetation degradation trends in the northern Oshikoto Region: I. The Hyphaene petersiana plains. Dinteria 26 45 - 62
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MDG 7 - Progress Towards Environmental Sustainability.
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