Observations on Puluwat and Gaferut, Caroline Islands with Historical and Climatic Information on Gaferut Island

Niering, William A.; Sachet, Marie-Hélène (1961). "Observations on Puluwat and Gaferut, Caroline Islands with Historical and Climatic Information on Gaferut Island". Atoll Research Bulletin. 76: 1–10. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.76.1. ISSN 0077-5630.

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Abstract: Provides a comprehensive study conducted on the Puluwat and Gaferut islands, focusing on various aspects such as historical context, climatic conditions, and vegetation. The paper documents the presence and distribution of various plant species within the islands, noting their locations and frequency of occurrence. There’s an emphasis on species like Artocarpus altilis, Asplenium nidus, and Cordia subcordata, among others, and discusses their ecological roles and plantation patterns.

The document also reflects on the potential impact of severe storms on the islands’ ecosystems, suggesting that typhoons might have significantly altered the natural landscape and vegetation, particularly by affecting the Pisonia forests. It evaluates the possibility of human-influenced changes through activities like clearing land for phosphate mining.

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