Woodland degradation in a charcoal production area in Kenya

What is it about?

Charcoal production is a major activity in woodland areas of South eastern Kenya. Through the use of remote sensing and interviews we have shown that the woodland area is steadily reducing with many adverse effects. The residents, though aware of the negative side effects of charcoal production have no option but to make charcoal for daily income

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Why is it important?

This work for the first time in Kenya combines use of remote sensing, interview and field data

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