Forest area by primary designated function, Republic of Mauritius - since 2000 (5-yearly)
Source, DoEnv, Table 42 - Forest area by primary designated function1 , Republic of Mauritius, 2000 - 2020, SM; Source: Food and Agricultural Organisation, Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 1 The primary function or management objective assigned to a management unit either by legal prescription, documented decision of the landowner/manager, or evidence provided by documented studies of forest management practices and customary use Note: *Production : Forests primarily used for wood production, mainly exotic species. *Protection of soil and water: Forests performing the function of the protection of soil and water in water catchment areas, mountains and river reserves. *Conservation of biodiversity: Consists of areas where conservation programmes are carried out e.g., Nature Reserves and Conservation Management Areas *Social services: These are areas used for recreational purposes and eco-tourism.
Date Created: 2024-05-09
Sources: Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)
Theme: Agriculture, Forests
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