Pacific Studies Journal
Abstract
The forests of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) are rapidly disappearing. This article reviews the history of Samoan deforestation, particularly during the last four decades, in the context of ideas about development and sustainability. It also examines the role of village agriculturalists in the process of deforestation. Recent economic, technological, and organizational changes have increased village agricultural expansion and, consequently, deforestation.
Recommended Citation
Shankman, Paul
(1999)
"DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND THE DEFORESTATION OF SAMOA,"
Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 22:
No.
3, Article 9.
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https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol22/iss3/9
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