Tropical Pioneers Human Agency and Ecological Change in the Highlands of Sri Lanka, 1800-1900 |
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| Author:
| Webb Jr., James L. A. |
| Series title: | Ecology and History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8214-1428-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2002 |
| Publisher: | Ohio University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1800, the highlands of Sri Lanka had some of the most biologically diverse primary tropical rainforest ecosystems in the world. By 1900, only a few craggy corners and mountain caps had been spared the fire stick.
In 1800, the highlands of Sri Lanka had some of the most biologically diverse primary tropical rainforest ecosystems in the world. By 1900, only a few craggy corners and mountain caps had been spared the fire stick.