Burn severity, vegetation degradation, and carbon storage loss in the Belemedik forest fire: implications for protected area management and post-fire restoration
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Conservation and Biodiversity, Forest Ecosystems
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 15, 2026
Submission Date
July 23, 2026
Acceptance Date
August 26, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3