Over half of Pacific atoll forests are coconut palm plantations — Study

Mongabay
Feb 12, 2025, 11:26 am102 pts
More than half of the tree cover in Pacific atolls is largely composed of “abandoned and overgrown” colonial-era coconut palm plantations, reveal satellite images in a study published in December 2024. What the study says: While coconut palm is an integral part of the cultures and economy of Pacific Island…

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