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Environmental History of Oceanic Islands
Natural and Human Impacts on the Vegetation of the Juan Fernández (Robinson Crusoe) Archipelago
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Focusing on the ecological and historical evolution of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, the book examines the transformation of Robinson Crusoe and Alejandro Selkirk Islands due to natural forces and human intervention. It highlights the effects of deforestation for construction and agriculture, as well as the introduction of non-native species, which have disrupted local ecosystems. Rich in historical documentation, it serves as a detailed case study on the interplay between human activity and environmental change in an oceanic island setting.
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Environmental History of Oceanic Islands, Tod F. Stuessy
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- Title
- Environmental History of Oceanic Islands
- Subtitle
- Natural and Human Impacts on the Vegetation of the Juan Fernández (Robinson Crusoe) Archipelago
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tod F. Stuessy
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9783030478735
- Description
- Focusing on the ecological and historical evolution of the Juan Fernández Archipelago, the book examines the transformation of Robinson Crusoe and Alejandro Selkirk Islands due to natural forces and human intervention. It highlights the effects of deforestation for construction and agriculture, as well as the introduction of non-native species, which have disrupted local ecosystems. Rich in historical documentation, it serves as a detailed case study on the interplay between human activity and environmental change in an oceanic island setting.