Pacific island’s coconut plantations became an “avian desert”; scientists say native vegetation must return after rats are removed
Across tropical islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, the arrival of people brought more than permanent settlements. Forests were cleared, invasive predators were introduced, and large areas were converted into coconut plantations for commercial production. On some islands, the coconut industry eventually declined, but the plantations remained, leaving behind…
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