Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-378) and index.
Out of the ocean : the origins of Belizean life -- The Chiquibul Forest and Belize's terrestrial ecosystems -- From the ancient Maya to the new millennium : a history of forest use in the Chiquibul and Belize -- The fauna of the Chiquibul -- Rhythm and recovery : ecological associations, seasonality, hurricanes, and forest dynamics.
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Writing for both visitors and conservationists, James Nations describes how ancient and modern Maya peoples have used and guarded the rich natural resources of the Maya Tropical Forest.