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The Socio-economic Situation of Human Settlements in Mangrove Forests Mangrove forests form a dynamic ecosystem, rich in resources and serving multiple ecological functions and have traditionally supported a variety of human settlements. But they are now threatened with severe damage or destruction through unrestricted commercial exploitation and reclamation. This publication examines a broad range of human-mangrove relationships around the world and the associated problems of development. Book Ordering Information: Sales Number: E.86.III.A.7 ISBN: 9280806076 Pages: 117pp. Price: $15.00 
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