Distribution and drivers of global mangrove forest change, 1996–2010

Summary

For the period 1996-2010, we provide the first indication of the drivers behind mangrove land cover and land use change across the (pan-)tropics using time-series Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JERS-1) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) Phased Array-type L-band SAR (PALSAR) data. Multi-temporal radar mosaics were manually interpreted for evidence of loss and gain in forest extent and its associated driver. Mangrove loss as a consequence of human activities was observed across their entire range. Between 1996-2010 12% of the 1168 1°x1° radar mosaic tiles examined contained evidence of mangrove loss, as a consequence of anthropogenic degradation, with this increasing to 38% when combined with evidence of anthropogenic activity prior to 1996. The greatest proportion of loss was observed in Southeast Asia, whereby approximately 50% of the tiles in the region contained evidence of mangrove loss, corresponding to 18.4% of the global mangrove forest tiles. Southeast Asia contained the greatest proportion (33.8%) of global mangrove forest. The primary driver of anthropogenic mangrove loss was found to be the conversion of mangrove to aquaculture/agriculture, although substantial advance of mangroves was also evident in many regions.

Related articles

• Indian Airhostess Sister

  The document appears to be a graphic and explicit narrative centered around sexual encounters, depicting intimate actions between a brother and sister. The language and content are sexually charged and represent a taboo subject matter.

• The Post Gupta Period in North India

  This document discusses the history and major kingdoms of North India during the Post Gupta period, detailing the rise and fall of various dynasties and notable figures up to the Delhi Sultanate.

• Towards the last quarter storm: An autobiography in five ess

  Towards the last quarter storm: An autobiography in five essays Victor Rey Fumar, De La Salle University, Manila Date of Publication 2004 Document Type Master's Thesis Degree Name Master of Fine Arts

• So, I want you to just imagine a household with seven dogs,

  So, I want you to just imagine a household with seven dogs, but uh not just any dogs. One has a history of deep, completely unprovoked bites, and he actually redirects his

• Complete Phrasal Verbs List

  A comprehensive list of phrasal verbs along with their meanings and usage examples, designed to assist learners and educators in understanding and utilizing phrasal verbs effectively.