It's not just poverty: unregulated global market and bad governance explain unceasing deforestation in Western Madagascar
G. Vieilledent, M. Nourtier, C. Grinand, M. Pedrono, A. Clausen, T. Rabetrano, J.-R. Rakotoarijaona, B. Rakotoarivelo, F. A. Rakotomalala, L. Rakotomalala, A. Razafimpahanana, J. M. Ralison, F. Achard
The paper analyzes deforestation in Western Madagascar, identifying unregulated markets and poor governance as key drivers, and suggests solutions to curb forest loss.
bioRxiv · Jul 30, 2020 · PreprintEcology