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Restoration of a tropical island: Cousine Island, Seychelles

2010-02-01

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Tropical island species and ecosystems are threatened worldwide as a result of increasing human pressure. Yet some of these islands also lend themselves to restoration, as they are physically defined units that can be given focused attention, as long as resources are available and clear conservation targets are set. Cousine Island, Seychelles, is a tropical island that has received such intensive restoration. From...

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Literature Corpus work: 68fa9894-193e-5f3d-b69a-9cbddfdb90c1
DOI: 10.1007/s10531-008-9524-z

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