Dynamics of an island agroecosystem: Where to now?

Marjorie Falanruw; Francis Ruegorong

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Dynamics of an island agroecosystem: Where to now?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Marjorie Falanruw, Francis Ruegorong

Year:

2015

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Shifting cultivation and environmental change: indigenous people, agriculture and forest conservation. New York: Routledge: 367-386. Chapter 19.

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Abstract

This chapter describes past interaction of human populations with habitats on mainland Yap and the dynamics of the agroecosystem that developed. Recent changes in this system on mainland Yap are described, followed by a description of the nature and threats to agriculture in the Outer Islands. The chapter concludes by asking “Where to now?” and considers a past agricultural intensification relevant to meeting future challenges.

Keywords

Yap Island, Micronesia, Agroecology, Traditional Knowledge

Citation

Falanruw, Marjorie V. C.; Ruegorong, Francis. 2015. Dynamics of an island agroecosystem: Where to now? In: Cairns, M., ed. Shifting cultivation and environmental change: indigenous people, agriculture and forest conservation. New York: Routledge: 367-386. Chapter 19.