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Spatial Analysis of Forest Fragmentation Impacts on Ecosystem Services in Petaling, Malaysia (2005–2023)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlecol-2026-0020 | Journal eISSN: 1805-4196 | Journal ISSN: 1803-2427
Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 25, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 24, 2025
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Published on: Feb 14, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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