A Bayesian Spatial Model Highlights Distinct Dynamics in Deforestation from Coca and Pastures in an Andean Biodiversity Hotspot
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Study Area
3. Methods
3.1. Data
3.2. Land Use Change Spatial Model
4. Results
Land Use/Ha per Year | 2002 | 2007 | 2010 |
---|---|---|---|
Forest | 2,227,931 | 1,915,913 | 1,574,470 |
Coca crops | 941 | 5379.5 | 6013 |
Pastures | 228,558 | 270,638 | 495,917 |
Model Calibration and Validation
5. Discussion
5.1. Model Calibration and Distinct Dynamic
5.2. Model Validation and Future Improvements
6. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Chadid, M.A.; Dávalos, L.M.; Molina, J.; Armenteras, D. A Bayesian Spatial Model Highlights Distinct Dynamics in Deforestation from Coca and Pastures in an Andean Biodiversity Hotspot. Forests 2015, 6, 3828-3846. https://doi.org/10.3390/f6113828
Chadid MA, Dávalos LM, Molina J, Armenteras D. A Bayesian Spatial Model Highlights Distinct Dynamics in Deforestation from Coca and Pastures in an Andean Biodiversity Hotspot. Forests. 2015; 6(11):3828-3846. https://doi.org/10.3390/f6113828
Chicago/Turabian StyleChadid, Maria Alejandra, Liliana M. Dávalos, Jorge Molina, and Dolors Armenteras. 2015. "A Bayesian Spatial Model Highlights Distinct Dynamics in Deforestation from Coca and Pastures in an Andean Biodiversity Hotspot" Forests 6, no. 11: 3828-3846. https://doi.org/10.3390/f6113828