Nariva Swamp and urbanization
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The Nariva Swamp in Trinidad has historically faced threats from illegal squatting, agriculture, logging and hunting activities that damaged the local biodiversity and ecosystems. While the swamp was recognized as an important wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 1992, large-scale illegal rice farmers continued operations in the swamp through the 1990s despite court rulings against them. An environmental impact assessment concluded that rice farming caused over $100 million in permanent environmental damage and was not economically beneficial once subsidies were accounted for. The farmers were finally removed from the swamp in late 1996.
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Nariva Swamp and urbanization
- 2. Nariva Swamp
- 10. Nariva land use
- 13. There are 57 species of mammals of which 32 are bats, and several species of reptiles. Troops of red howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) and weeping capuchin monkeys (Calbifrons trinitatis), three species of oppossums (Caluromis philander, Didelphis marsupialis and Marmosa robinsoni), the three-toed and silky anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla and Cyclopes didactylus) and the tree porcupine (Coendu prehensilis) all roam the swamp’s diverse habitats.