The global impact of Indonesian forest fires

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Uncontrolled fires across Indonesia burn large areas of peatland and create vast palls of smoke on an almost annual basis. This has devastating effects on wildlife, human health, the economy and climate. Yet, more than 10 years after the massive fires of 1997-98 grabbed International headlines, the problem is still far from solved.
Year

2009

Secondary Title

Biologist

Volume

56

Number

3

Pages

156-163

Language

Keyword(s)

Ecology Abstracts, Forests, Climate, Wildlife, Fires, Peatlands, Smoke, Burns, D 04040:Ecosystem and Ecology Studies

Classification
Form: Journal Article
Geographical Area: Indonesia

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