Multiscalar analysis of the spatial pattern of forest ecosystems in Central Africa justified by the pattern/process paradigm: two case studies

Bastin, Jean-François; Djibu, J P; Havyarimana, F; Alongo, S; Kumba, S; Shalukoma, C; Motondo, A; Joiris, V; Stévigny, C; Duez, P; De Cannière, C; Bogaert, Jan

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Environmental sciences & ecology

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Bastin, Jean-François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Form. doct. sc. agro. & ingé. biol.

Djibu, J P

Havyarimana, F

Alongo, S

Kumba, S

Shalukoma, C

Motondo, A

Joiris, V

Stévigny, C

Duez, P

De Cannière, C

Bogaert, Jan ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Forêts, Nature et Paysage > Biodiversité et Paysage

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English

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Multiscalar analysis of the spatial pattern of forest ecosystems in Central Africa justified by the pattern/process paradigm: two case studies

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2011

Main work title :

Forestry: research, ecology and policies

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Boehm, D A

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Nova Science Publishers

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9781612098241

Pages :

79-98

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