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Economic consequences of wetland degradation for local populations in Africa

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  • Schuyt, Kirsten D., 2005. "Economic consequences of wetland degradation for local populations in Africa," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 53(2), pages 177-190, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:53:y:2005:i:2:p:177-190
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