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Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Gardens on slope

Steep slopes in Pago Pago cleared for gardens. This may result in soil washed away by heavy rains.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Burned slope

Burned slope in Papua New Guinea. Fire destroys plants and forests leaving soil bare and easily washed away by rain.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Mountain road in Tahiti

Road construction in Tahiti.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Erosion

Features soil erosion. Construction or mining creates serious soil erosion during heavy rain. Mud from such erosion pollutes coastal waters.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Pulaka pit : Kiribati

Features a "Pulaka pit" in Kiribati. A type of agricultural farming where soil is made in baskets in pits dug down to fresh water.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : road and forest: Niue

Huvalu forest on Niue; protected in their natural state by taboos.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Custom houses : Solomon Islands

Custom houses in the Solomon Islands. Old religion emphasized wise use of resources to allow for their recovery.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Shells : Maleita

Shells which used to make custom money found on Maleita protected by taboos until recent times.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Diver collecting shells

Divers collecting shells. For 5 to 6 years, shells were left to grow to a good size before they could be collected. Today, this same practice is needed.

Problems in the Pacific Islands environment : Mountains on Tahiti

Footage of mountains on Tahiti. Much of the land is unsuitable for development.

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