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Research Abstract

Land, People and Environment

• Constanza: Poisoned Paradise

The Problem

• The Politics of Pesticides

• "Silent Spring" in Constanza

• Culture and Illness: The Pesticide Curse

The Research

• Literature Review

• Research Objectives

• Contribution to Research

• Research Methods/Design

Data Analysis

• Biogeophysical Data Analysis

• Health Survey

• Anthropological Data Analysis

• Buffer Analysis

• Conclusion

Geo-Cultural Visual Tour

• Research Photos

• Space, Place and Environmental Contamination

• Environment and Geography

• Patrimonio Nacional Cultural Dominicano

About Me and My Reserach Interests

• CV / Resume

• Abstracts

• Creating a Taino Identity

• Creando un Identidad Taina

• Favorite Links

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LANDCOVER CHANGE 1960-1995

Deforested slopes in Valle Nuevo

Reforestation workers near Bermudez National Park

Severe slope deforestation near La Silveria

Deforested slopes near Tireo

Agricultural fields in Tireo Arriba with deforested slopes in the background

Potatoes fields in Valle Nuevo

Landslide and soil erosion on the Constanza-Valle Nuevo Road

Over grazing and soil erosion along the Constanza-Valle Nuevo Road. Pine trees give evidence of the temperate climate of this region. Temperatures at this elevation dip into the mid 30s at night

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