UC Scientists Determine That Ancient Maya Practiced Forest Conservation — 3,000 Years Ago

By: Wendy Beckman

As published in the July issue of the "Journal of Archaeological Science," paleoethnobotanist David Lentz of the University of Cincinnati has concluded that not only did the Maya people practice forest management, but when they abandoned their forest conservation practices it was to the detriment of the entire Maya culture.

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Published on July 22, 2009 14:32
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