An investigation into government forestry policies in Puerto Rico and how these have impacted on the condition of the country's forests.

This timely work draws implications from scientific studies for the wise management of old field ecosystems in the neotropics, where conversion of land to cropp

This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-da

Global change threatens ecosystems worldwide, and tropical systems with their high diversity and rapid development are of special concern. We can mitigate the i

This volume explores the global history of natural dyes from the Americas and asks how their production and trade have shaped globalisation since early modern t