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The effects of land use changes on forest fires in major islands of Indonesia

Creator:

Lumban-Tobing, Pago L.

Abstract:

The study examines the effect of forest clearance on fire occurrences in major islands of Indonesia, namely: Borneo, Sumatra, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. The working hypothesis of the study is that forest clearing is a necessary predecessor for extensive fires to occur. The study is designed to test the idea...

Resource Type:

Dissertation