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Loss of African Woodland May Impact On Climate, Study Shows
2013-07-23 09:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: Deforestation in parts of Africa could be reversed with changes to land use, a study suggests. A more strategic approach to managing trees across the continent could have a positive impact on the changing climate, researchers say. A pioneering study of African savannas by the University of Edinburgh has revealed deforestation in south-central Africa, driven by rising populations in the aftermath of war, and increasing demand for trees for agriculture and fuel. This loss of forests threatens...
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