Ancient peoples shaped the Amazon rainforest: Trees domesticated by pre-Columbian peoples remain more common in forests near ancient settlements
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We often think of the Amazon rainforest as a vast expanse of nature untouched by humans. But a new study suggests that's not true -- in fact, today's rainforest is shaped by trees that were cultivated by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago.
  • schmorp@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Humans are nature, and they shape nature just like their non-human neighbours do. Some humans run ‘their’ landscapes well and make them thrive (sometimes by not doing sth), others not so much (but the economy!).