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Economic dependence on forest resources: A case from Dendi District, Ethiopia

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  • Sjaastad, Espen
  • Vedeld, Pal

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  • Mamo, Getachew & Sjaastad, Espen & Vedeld, Pal, 2007. "Economic dependence on forest resources: A case from Dendi District, Ethiopia," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 9(8), pages 916-927, May.
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