Characterizing Forest Degradation using Multiple SAR Approaches: Case Study of Tropical Peatland Forests in Sumatera, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Wijaya, Arief, Susanti, Ari, Wardhana, Wahyu, Sasmito, Sigit Deni, Rafanoharana, Serge Claudio, Seta, Gilang Aria, Karyanto, Oka, Verchot, Louis
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Forestry Management and Environment
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/274411/1/Wijaya_Characterizing%20forest%20degradation%20using%20multiple%20SAR%20approaches.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/274411/; http://toc.proceedings.com/21289webtoc.pdf
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

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