Drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in Namkading National Park of Laos

Understanding the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in the Namkading National Protected Area, Laos is important for introducing appropriate technique and policy interventions. Here, we applied GIS and satellite imagery to map deforestation and forest degradation areas in the reserve and identified the drivers and its driving factors by analyzing the local perceptions using questionnaire surveys, group discussions, and field observations.